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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.74, 5,911.86 and 2,395.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.74, 5,911.86 and 2,395.69 is: 3,306.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.74 : 5,911.86 = 2,395.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.74/5,911.86 = 2,395.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.74x = 5,911.86 × 2,395.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.74x = 14,162,983.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,162,983.88/4,283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.22

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