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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.12, 5,907.66 and 2,418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.12, 5,907.66 and 2,418 is: 3,336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.12 : 5,907.66 = 2,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.12/5,907.66 = 2,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.12x = 5,907.66 × 2,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.12x = 14,284,721.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,284,721.88/4,281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.68

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