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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.49, 5,907.60 and 2,392.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.49, 5,907.60 and 2,392.38 is: 3,301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.49 : 5,907.60 = 2,392.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.49/5,907.60 = 2,392.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.49x = 5,907.60 × 2,392.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.49x = 14,133,224.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,133,224.09/4,280.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.78

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