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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,272, 5,895.36 and 2,409.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,272, 5,895.36 and 2,409.12 is: 3,324.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,272 : 5,895.36 = 2,409.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,272/5,895.36 = 2,409.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,272x = 5,895.36 × 2,409.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,272x = 14,202,629.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,202,629.68/4,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.59

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