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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.09, 5,905.89 and 2,391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.09, 5,905.89 and 2,391.44 is: 3,299.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.09 : 5,905.89 = 2,391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.09/5,905.89 = 2,391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.09x = 5,905.89 × 2,391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.09x = 14,123,552.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,123,552.05/4,280.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.83

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