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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,290.74, 5,921.34 and 2,522.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,290.74, 5,921.34 and 2,522.44 is: 3,481.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,290.74 : 5,921.34 = 2,522.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,290.74/5,921.34 = 2,522.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,290.74x = 5,921.34 × 2,522.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,290.74x = 14,936,224.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,936,224.87/4,290.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.04

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