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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,282.59, 5,909.92 and 2,394.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,282.59, 5,909.92 and 2,394.35 is: 3,304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,282.59 : 5,909.92 = 2,394.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,282.59/5,909.92 = 2,394.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,282.59x = 5,909.92 × 2,394.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,282.59x = 14,150,381.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,150,381.42/4,282.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.16

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