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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.81, 5,881.32 and 2,493.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.81, 5,881.32 and 2,493.07 is: 3,440.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.81 : 5,881.32 = 2,493.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.81/5,881.32 = 2,493.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.81x = 5,881.32 × 2,493.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.81x = 14,662,542.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,662,542.45/4,261.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.45

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