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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.19, 5,898.37 and 2,386.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.19, 5,898.37 and 2,386.47 is: 3,292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.19 : 5,898.37 = 2,386.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.19/5,898.37 = 2,386.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.19x = 5,898.37 × 2,386.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.19x = 14,076,283.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,076,283.05/4,275.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.55

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