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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.49, 5,927.35 and 2,406.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.49, 5,927.35 and 2,406.91 is: 3,321.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.49 : 5,927.35 = 2,406.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.49/5,927.35 = 2,406.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.49x = 5,927.35 × 2,406.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.49x = 14,266,597.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,266,597.99/4,295.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.30

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