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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.54, 5,927.64 and 2,406.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.54, 5,927.64 and 2,406.89 is: 3,321.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.54 : 5,927.64 = 2,406.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.54/5,927.64 = 2,406.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.54x = 5,927.64 × 2,406.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.54x = 14,267,177.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,267,177.44/4,295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.39

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