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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,282.94, 5,910.74 and 2,394.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,282.94, 5,910.74 and 2,394.89 is: 3,305.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,282.94 : 5,910.74 = 2,394.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,282.94/5,910.74 = 2,394.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,282.94x = 5,910.74 × 2,394.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,282.94x = 14,155,530.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,155,530.59/4,282.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.10

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