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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.92, 5,897.86 and 2,385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.92, 5,897.86 and 2,385.38 is: 3,291.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.92 : 5,897.86 = 2,385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.92/5,897.86 = 2,385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.92x = 5,897.86 × 2,385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.92x = 14,068,637.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,068,637.29/4,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.74

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