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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.85, 5,907.56 and 2,392.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.85, 5,907.56 and 2,392.43 is: 3,301.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.85 : 5,907.56 = 2,392.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.85/5,907.56 = 2,392.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.85x = 5,907.56 × 2,392.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.85x = 14,133,440.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,133,440.03/4,280.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.55

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