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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,290.72, 5,921.64 and 2,402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,290.72, 5,921.64 and 2,402.52 is: 3,315.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,290.72 : 5,921.64 = 2,402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,290.72/5,921.64 = 2,402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,290.72x = 5,921.64 × 2,402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,290.72x = 14,226,858.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,226,858.53/4,290.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.73

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