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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.44, 5,892.96 and 2,382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.44, 5,892.96 and 2,382.20 is: 3,287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.44 : 5,892.96 = 2,382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.44/5,892.96 = 2,382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.44x = 5,892.96 × 2,382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.44x = 14,038,209.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,038,209.31/4,270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.30

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