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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,093.42, 5,647.94 and 2,390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,093.42, 5,647.94 and 2,390.96 is: 3,298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,093.42 : 5,647.94 = 2,390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,093.42/5,647.94 = 2,390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,093.42x = 5,647.94 × 2,390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,093.42x = 13,504,000.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,504,000.79/4,093.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.96

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