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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,300.72, 5,934.56 and 2,507.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,300.72, 5,934.56 and 2,507.92 is: 3,460.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,300.72 : 5,934.56 = 2,507.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,300.72/5,934.56 = 2,507.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,300.72x = 5,934.56 × 2,507.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,300.72x = 14,883,401.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,883,401.72/4,300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.68

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