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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.81, 5,872.20 and 2,392.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.81, 5,872.20 and 2,392.17 is: 3,301.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.81 : 5,872.20 = 2,392.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.81/5,872.20 = 2,392.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.81x = 5,872.20 × 2,392.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.81x = 14,047,300.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,047,300.67/4,254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.51

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