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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.98, 5,911.89 and 2,420.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.98, 5,911.89 and 2,420.98 is: 3,340.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.98 : 5,911.89 = 2,420.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.98/5,911.89 = 2,420.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.98x = 5,911.89 × 2,420.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.98x = 14,312,567.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,312,567.45/4,283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.95

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