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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.01, 5,870.59 and 2,390.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.01, 5,870.59 and 2,390.97 is: 3,299.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.01 : 5,870.59 = 2,390.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.01/5,870.59 = 2,390.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.01x = 5,870.59 × 2,390.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.01x = 14,036,392.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,036,392.62/4,254.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.57

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