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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.72, 5,907.48 and 2,417.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.72, 5,907.48 and 2,417.36 is: 3,336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.72 : 5,907.48 = 2,417.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.72/5,907.48 = 2,417.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.72x = 5,907.48 × 2,417.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.72x = 14,280,505.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,280,505.85/4,280.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.01

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