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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,300.62, 5,934.48 and 2,386.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,300.62, 5,934.48 and 2,386.50 is: 3,293.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,300.62 : 5,934.48 = 2,386.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,300.62/5,934.48 = 2,386.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,300.62x = 5,934.48 × 2,386.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,300.62x = 14,162,636.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,162,636.52/4,300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.16

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