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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.60, 5,907.53 and 2,392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.60, 5,907.53 and 2,392.50 is: 3,301.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.60 : 5,907.53 = 2,392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.60/5,907.53 = 2,392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.60x = 5,907.53 × 2,392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.60x = 14,133,765.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,133,765.53/4,280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.82

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