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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,282.65, 5,909.70 and 2,394.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,282.65, 5,909.70 and 2,394.14 is: 3,303.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,282.65 : 5,909.70 = 2,394.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,282.65/5,909.70 = 2,394.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,282.65x = 5,909.70 × 2,394.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,282.65x = 14,148,619.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,148,619.61/4,282.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.71

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