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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.94, 5,907.60 and 2,512.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.94, 5,907.60 and 2,512.71 is: 3,467.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.94 : 5,907.60 = 2,512.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.94/5,907.60 = 2,512.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.94x = 5,907.60 × 2,512.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.94x = 14,844,085.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,844,085.60/4,280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.48

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