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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,292.68, 5,923.28 and 2,404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,292.68, 5,923.28 and 2,404.34 is: 3,317.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,292.68 : 5,923.28 = 2,404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,292.68/5,923.28 = 2,404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,292.68x = 5,923.28 × 2,404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,292.68x = 14,241,581.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,241,581.82/4,292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.65

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