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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.22, 5,906.52 and 2,512.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.22, 5,906.52 and 2,512.02 is: 3,466.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.22 : 5,906.52 = 2,512.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.22/5,906.52 = 2,512.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.22x = 5,906.52 × 2,512.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.22x = 14,837,296.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,837,296.37/4,280.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.48

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