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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.82, 5,908.13 and 2,392.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.82, 5,908.13 and 2,392.53 is: 3,302.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.82 : 5,908.13 = 2,392.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.82/5,908.13 = 2,392.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.82x = 5,908.13 × 2,392.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.82x = 14,135,366.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,135,366.31/4,280.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.02

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