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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,292.81, 5,924.37 and 2,404.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,292.81, 5,924.37 and 2,404.55 is: 3,318.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,292.81 : 5,924.37 = 2,404.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,292.81/5,924.37 = 2,404.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,292.81x = 5,924.37 × 2,404.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,292.81x = 14,245,467.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,245,467.71/4,292.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.45

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