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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.65, 5,911.41 and 2,395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.65, 5,911.41 and 2,395.24 is: 3,305.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.65 : 5,911.41 = 2,395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.65/5,911.41 = 2,395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.65x = 5,911.41 × 2,395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.65x = 14,159,219.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,159,219.68/4,283.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.41

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