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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.94, 5,913.57 and 2,396.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.94, 5,913.57 and 2,396.68 is: 3,307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.94 : 5,913.57 = 2,396.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.94/5,913.57 = 2,396.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.94x = 5,913.57 × 2,396.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.94x = 14,172,934.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,172,934.95/4,284.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.62

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