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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.04, 5,907.76 and 2,392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.04, 5,907.76 and 2,392.50 is: 3,301.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.04 : 5,907.76 = 2,392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.04/5,907.76 = 2,392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.04x = 5,907.76 × 2,392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.04x = 14,134,315.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,134,315.80/4,281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.61

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