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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,292.52, 5,923.70 and 2,404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,292.52, 5,923.70 and 2,404.10 is: 3,317.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,292.52 : 5,923.70 = 2,404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,292.52/5,923.70 = 2,404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,292.52x = 5,923.70 × 2,404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,292.52x = 14,241,167.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,241,167.17/4,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.67

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