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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,293.64, 5,924.79 and 2,405.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,293.64, 5,924.79 and 2,405.11 is: 3,318.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,293.64 : 5,924.79 = 2,405.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,293.64/5,924.79 = 2,405.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,293.64x = 5,924.79 × 2,405.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,293.64x = 14,249,771.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,249,771.68/4,293.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.81

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