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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.62, 5,907.52 and 2,392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.62, 5,907.52 and 2,392.34 is: 3,301.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.62 : 5,907.52 = 2,392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.62/5,907.52 = 2,392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.62x = 5,907.52 × 2,392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.62x = 14,132,766.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,132,766.49/4,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.57

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