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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.92, 5,893.80 and 2,407.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.92, 5,893.80 and 2,407.92 is: 3,322.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.92 : 5,893.80 = 2,407.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.92/5,893.80 = 2,407.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.92x = 5,893.80 × 2,407.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.92x = 14,191,798.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,191,798.90/4,270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.89

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