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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,291.52, 5,922.31 and 2,403.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,291.52, 5,922.31 and 2,403.11 is: 3,316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,291.52 : 5,922.31 = 2,403.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,291.52/5,922.31 = 2,403.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,291.52x = 5,922.31 × 2,403.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,291.52x = 14,231,962.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,231,962.38/4,291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.30

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