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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.28, 5,886.06 and 2,402.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.28, 5,886.06 and 2,402.28 is: 3,315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.28 : 5,886.06 = 2,402.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.28/5,886.06 = 2,402.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.28x = 5,886.06 × 2,402.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.28x = 14,139,964.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,139,964.22/4,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.13

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