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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,285.64, 5,913.96 and 2,397.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,285.64, 5,913.96 and 2,397.18 is: 3,307.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,285.64 : 5,913.96 = 2,397.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,285.64/5,913.96 = 2,397.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,285.64x = 5,913.96 × 2,397.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,285.64x = 14,176,826.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,176,826.63/4,285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.98

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