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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.88, 5,913.17 and 2,396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.88, 5,913.17 and 2,396.56 is: 3,307.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.88 : 5,913.17 = 2,396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.88/5,913.17 = 2,396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.88x = 5,913.17 × 2,396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.88x = 14,171,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,171,266.70/4,284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.27

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