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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,294.54, 5,926.26 and 2,405.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,294.54, 5,926.26 and 2,405.89 is: 3,320.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,294.54 : 5,926.26 = 2,405.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,294.54/5,926.26 = 2,405.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,294.54x = 5,926.26 × 2,405.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,294.54x = 14,257,929.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,257,929.67/4,294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.01

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