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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,290.78, 5,922.39 and 2,428.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,290.78, 5,922.39 and 2,428.38 is: 3,351.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,290.78 : 5,922.39 = 2,428.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,290.78/5,922.39 = 2,428.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,290.78x = 5,922.39 × 2,428.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,290.78x = 14,381,813.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,381,813.43/4,290.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.79

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