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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,292.52, 5,923.78 and 2,404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,292.52, 5,923.78 and 2,404.08 is: 3,317.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,292.52 : 5,923.78 = 2,404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,292.52/5,923.78 = 2,404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,292.52x = 5,923.78 × 2,404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,292.52x = 14,241,241.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,241,241.02/4,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.69

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