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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,278.69, 5,904.41 and 2,390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,278.69, 5,904.41 and 2,390.24 is: 3,298.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,278.69 : 5,904.41 = 2,390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,278.69/5,904.41 = 2,390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,278.69x = 5,904.41 × 2,390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,278.69x = 14,112,956.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,112,956.96/4,278.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.43

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