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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.66, 5,927.96 and 2,407.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.66, 5,927.96 and 2,407.26 is: 3,321.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.66 : 5,927.96 = 2,407.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.66/5,927.96 = 2,407.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.66x = 5,927.96 × 2,407.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.66x = 14,270,140.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,270,140.99/4,295.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.99

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