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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,293.35, 5,924.49 and 2,404.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,293.35, 5,924.49 and 2,404.79 is: 3,318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,293.35 : 5,924.49 = 2,404.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,293.35/5,924.49 = 2,404.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,293.35x = 5,924.49 × 2,404.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,293.35x = 14,247,151.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,247,151.41/4,293.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.42

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