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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,239.20, 6,364.96 and 2,393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,239.20, 6,364.96 and 2,393.92 is: 3,594.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,239.20 : 6,364.96 = 2,393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,239.20/6,364.96 = 2,393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,239.20x = 6,364.96 × 2,393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,239.20x = 15,237,205.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,237,205.04/4,239.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.36

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