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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.12, 5,942.10 and 2,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.12, 5,942.10 and 2,392 is: 3,300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.12 : 5,942.10 = 2,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.12/5,942.10 = 2,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.12x = 5,942.10 × 2,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.12x = 14,213,503.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,213,503.20/4,306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.77

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