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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,257.28, 5,874.96 and 2,394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,257.28, 5,874.96 and 2,394.28 is: 3,304.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,257.28 : 5,874.96 = 2,394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,257.28/5,874.96 = 2,394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,257.28x = 5,874.96 × 2,394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,257.28x = 14,066,299.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,066,299.23/4,257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.06

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