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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,294.95, 5,925.68 and 2,406.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,294.95, 5,925.68 and 2,406.28 is: 3,319.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,294.95 : 5,925.68 = 2,406.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,294.95/5,925.68 = 2,406.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,294.95x = 5,925.68 × 2,406.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,294.95x = 14,258,815.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,258,815.64/4,294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.90

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