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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,290.65, 5,920.66 and 2,402.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,290.65, 5,920.66 and 2,402.11 is: 3,314.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,290.65 : 5,920.66 = 2,402.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,290.65/5,920.66 = 2,402.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,290.65x = 5,920.66 × 2,402.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,290.65x = 14,222,076.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,222,076.59/4,290.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.67

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