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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.76, 5,897.61 and 2,385.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.76, 5,897.61 and 2,385.30 is: 3,291.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.76 : 5,897.61 = 2,385.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.76/5,897.61 = 2,385.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.76x = 5,897.61 × 2,385.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.76x = 14,067,569.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,067,569.13/4,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.62

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