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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281, 5,908.26 and 2,418.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281, 5,908.26 and 2,418.12 is: 3,337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281 : 5,908.26 = 2,418.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281/5,908.26 = 2,418.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281x = 5,908.26 × 2,418.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281x = 14,286,881.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,286,881.67/4,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.28

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