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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.83, 5,898.02 and 2,385.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.83, 5,898.02 and 2,385.45 is: 3,291.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.83 : 5,898.02 = 2,385.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.83/5,898.02 = 2,385.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.83x = 5,898.02 × 2,385.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.83x = 14,069,419.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,069,419.88/4,273.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.99

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