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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,294.38, 5,926.77 and 2,406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,294.38, 5,926.77 and 2,406.04 is: 3,320.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,294.38 : 5,926.77 = 2,406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,294.38/5,926.77 = 2,406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,294.38x = 5,926.77 × 2,406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,294.38x = 14,260,055.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,260,055.88/4,294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.63

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