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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.60, 5,910.90 and 2,711.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.60, 5,910.90 and 2,711.48 is: 3,744.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.60 : 5,910.90 = 2,711.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.60/5,910.90 = 2,711.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.60x = 5,910.90 × 2,711.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.60x = 16,027,287.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,027,287.13/4,280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.17

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