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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.36, 5,912.46 and 2,396.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.36, 5,912.46 and 2,396.34 is: 3,306.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.36 : 5,912.46 = 2,396.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.36/5,912.46 = 2,396.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.36x = 5,912.46 × 2,396.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.36x = 14,168,264.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,168,264.40/4,284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.97

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