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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,293.78, 5,923.71 and 2,522.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,293.78, 5,923.71 and 2,522.58 is: 3,480.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,293.78 : 5,923.71 = 2,522.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,293.78/5,923.71 = 2,522.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,293.78x = 5,923.71 × 2,522.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,293.78x = 14,943,032.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,943,032.37/4,293.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.16

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