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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,285.46, 5,913.92 and 2,397.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,285.46, 5,913.92 and 2,397.05 is: 3,307.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,285.46 : 5,913.92 = 2,397.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,285.46/5,913.92 = 2,397.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,285.46x = 5,913.92 × 2,397.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,285.46x = 14,175,961.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,175,961.94/4,285.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.92

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