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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,274.38, 5,898.36 and 2,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,274.38, 5,898.36 and 2,386 is: 3,292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,274.38 : 5,898.36 = 2,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,274.38/5,898.36 = 2,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,274.38x = 5,898.36 × 2,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,274.38x = 14,073,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,073,486.96/4,274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.52

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