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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.27, 5,906.17 and 2,391.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.27, 5,906.17 and 2,391.59 is: 3,300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.27 : 5,906.17 = 2,391.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.27/5,906.17 = 2,391.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.27x = 5,906.17 × 2,391.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.27x = 14,125,137.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,125,137.11/4,280.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.06

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