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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,291.71, 5,922.66 and 2,403.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,291.71, 5,922.66 and 2,403.21 is: 3,316.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,291.71 : 5,922.66 = 2,403.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,291.71/5,922.66 = 2,403.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,291.71x = 5,922.66 × 2,403.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,291.71x = 14,233,395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,233,395.74/4,291.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.49

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