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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.38, 5,911.83 and 2,395.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.38, 5,911.83 and 2,395.71 is: 3,305.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.38 : 5,911.83 = 2,395.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.38/5,911.83 = 2,395.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.38x = 5,911.83 × 2,395.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.38x = 14,163,030.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,163,030.25/4,284.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.73

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