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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.20, 5,907.24 and 2,512.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.20, 5,907.24 and 2,512.50 is: 3,467.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.20 : 5,907.24 = 2,512.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.20/5,907.24 = 2,512.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.20x = 5,907.24 × 2,512.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.20x = 14,841,940.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,841,940.50/4,280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.58

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