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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.81, 5,893.72 and 2,407.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.81, 5,893.72 and 2,407.81 is: 3,322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.81 : 5,893.72 = 2,407.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.81/5,893.72 = 2,407.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.81x = 5,893.72 × 2,407.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.81x = 14,190,978.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,190,978.71/4,270.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.78

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