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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.56, 5,869.98 and 2,390.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.56, 5,869.98 and 2,390.56 is: 3,299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.56 : 5,869.98 = 2,390.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.56/5,869.98 = 2,390.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.56x = 5,869.98 × 2,390.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.56x = 14,032,539.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,032,539.39/4,253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.01

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