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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.62, 5,893.23 and 2,407.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.62, 5,893.23 and 2,407.50 is: 3,322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.62 : 5,893.23 = 2,407.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.62/5,893.23 = 2,407.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.62x = 5,893.23 × 2,407.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.62x = 14,187,951.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,187,951.23/4,270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.22

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