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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,278.68, 5,904.52 and 2,390.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,278.68, 5,904.52 and 2,390.30 is: 3,298.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,278.68 : 5,904.52 = 2,390.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,278.68/5,904.52 = 2,390.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,278.68x = 5,904.52 × 2,390.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,278.68x = 14,113,538.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,113,538.66/4,278.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.57

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