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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.04, 5,891.64 and 2,407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.04, 5,891.64 and 2,407.04 is: 3,321.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.04 : 5,891.64 = 2,407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.04/5,891.64 = 2,407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.04x = 5,891.64 × 2,407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.04x = 14,181,413.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,181,413.15/4,270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.14

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