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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.96, 5,907.68 and 2,392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.96, 5,907.68 and 2,392.58 is: 3,301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.96 : 5,907.68 = 2,392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.96/5,907.68 = 2,392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.96x = 5,907.68 × 2,392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.96x = 14,134,597.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,134,597.01/4,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.74

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