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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,291.61, 5,922.40 and 2,403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,291.61, 5,922.40 and 2,403.18 is: 3,316.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,291.61 : 5,922.40 = 2,403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,291.61/5,922.40 = 2,403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,291.61x = 5,922.40 × 2,403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,291.61x = 14,232,581.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,232,581.22/4,291.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.38

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