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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.87, 5,911.88 and 2,369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.87, 5,911.88 and 2,369.72 is: 3,270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.87 : 5,911.88 = 2,369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.87/5,911.88 = 2,369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.87x = 5,911.88 × 2,369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.87x = 14,009,520.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,009,520.98/4,283.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.29

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