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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.60, 5,878.34 and 2,492.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.60, 5,878.34 and 2,492.22 is: 3,439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.60 : 5,878.34 = 2,492.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.60/5,878.34 = 2,492.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.60x = 5,878.34 × 2,492.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.60x = 14,650,116.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,650,116.51/4,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.32

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