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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.77, 5,907.49 and 2,392.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.77, 5,907.49 and 2,392.39 is: 3,301.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.77 : 5,907.49 = 2,392.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.77/5,907.49 = 2,392.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.77x = 5,907.49 × 2,392.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.77x = 14,132,978.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,132,978.50/4,280.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.50

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