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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.63, 5,893.47 and 2,407.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.63, 5,893.47 and 2,407.63 is: 3,322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.63 : 5,893.47 = 2,407.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.63/5,893.47 = 2,407.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.63x = 5,893.47 × 2,407.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.63x = 14,189,253.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,189,253.67/4,270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.52

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