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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.44, 5,911.14 and 2,420.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.44, 5,911.14 and 2,420.44 is: 3,340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.44 : 5,911.14 = 2,420.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.44/5,911.14 = 2,420.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.44x = 5,911.14 × 2,420.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.44x = 14,307,554.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,307,554.00/4,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.20

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