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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,282.90, 5,910.41 and 2,394.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,282.90, 5,910.41 and 2,394.55 is: 3,304.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,282.90 : 5,910.41 = 2,394.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,282.90/5,910.41 = 2,394.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,282.90x = 5,910.41 × 2,394.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,282.90x = 14,152,730.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,152,730.74/4,282.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.48

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