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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,294.52, 5,926.44 and 2,406.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,294.52, 5,926.44 and 2,406.12 is: 3,320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,294.52 : 5,926.44 = 2,406.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,294.52/5,926.44 = 2,406.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,294.52x = 5,926.44 × 2,406.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,294.52x = 14,259,725.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,259,725.81/4,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.45

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