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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,271, 5,893.98 and 2,408.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,271, 5,893.98 and 2,408.44 is: 3,323.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,271 : 5,893.98 = 2,408.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,271/5,893.98 = 2,408.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,271x = 5,893.98 × 2,408.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,271x = 14,195,297.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,195,297.19/4,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.65

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