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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,274.48, 5,898.25 and 2,386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,274.48, 5,898.25 and 2,386.16 is: 3,292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,274.48 : 5,898.25 = 2,386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,274.48/5,898.25 = 2,386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,274.48x = 5,898.25 × 2,386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,274.48x = 14,074,168.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,074,168.22/4,274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.60

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