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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.76, 5,897.62 and 2,385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.76, 5,897.62 and 2,385.44 is: 3,291.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.76 : 5,897.62 = 2,385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.76/5,897.62 = 2,385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.76x = 5,897.62 × 2,385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.76x = 14,068,418.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,068,418.65/4,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.81

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