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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.94, 5,897.87 and 2,385.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.94, 5,897.87 and 2,385.43 is: 3,291.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.94 : 5,897.87 = 2,385.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.94/5,897.87 = 2,385.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.94x = 5,897.87 × 2,385.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.94x = 14,068,956.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,068,956.03/4,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.80

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