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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.77, 5,870.24 and 2,390.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.77, 5,870.24 and 2,390.77 is: 3,299.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.77 : 5,870.24 = 2,390.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.77/5,870.24 = 2,390.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.77x = 5,870.24 × 2,390.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.77x = 14,034,393.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,034,393.68/4,253.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.28

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