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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.96, 5,898.19 and 2,385.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.96, 5,898.19 and 2,385.51 is: 3,292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.96 : 5,898.19 = 2,385.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.96/5,898.19 = 2,385.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.96x = 5,898.19 × 2,385.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.96x = 14,070,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,070,161.60/4,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.07

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