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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.87, 5,907.65 and 2,512.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.87, 5,907.65 and 2,512.51 is: 3,467.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.87 : 5,907.65 = 2,512.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.87/5,907.65 = 2,512.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.87x = 5,907.65 × 2,512.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.87x = 14,843,002.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,843,002.37/4,280.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.28

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