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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.93, 5,870.43 and 2,390.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.93, 5,870.43 and 2,390.93 is: 3,299.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.93 : 5,870.43 = 2,390.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.93/5,870.43 = 2,390.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.93x = 5,870.43 × 2,390.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.93x = 14,035,787.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,035,787.20/4,253.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.49

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