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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,278.46, 5,904.20 and 2,390.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,278.46, 5,904.20 and 2,390.07 is: 3,298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,278.46 : 5,904.20 = 2,390.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,278.46/5,904.20 = 2,390.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,278.46x = 5,904.20 × 2,390.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,278.46x = 14,111,457.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,111,457.27/4,278.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.26

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