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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281, 5,905.95 and 2,488.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281, 5,905.95 and 2,488.35 is: 3,432.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281 : 5,905.95 = 2,488.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281/5,905.95 = 2,488.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281x = 5,905.95 × 2,488.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281x = 14,696,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,696,070.68/4,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.86

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