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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.88, 5,911.79 and 2,395.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.88, 5,911.79 and 2,395.56 is: 3,305.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.88 : 5,911.79 = 2,395.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.88/5,911.79 = 2,395.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.88x = 5,911.79 × 2,395.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.88x = 14,162,035.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,162,035.67/4,283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.89

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