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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,291.92, 5,922.36 and 2,403.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,291.92, 5,922.36 and 2,403.36 is: 3,316.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,291.92 : 5,922.36 = 2,403.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,291.92/5,922.36 = 2,403.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,291.92x = 5,922.36 × 2,403.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,291.92x = 14,233,563.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,233,563.13/4,291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.36

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