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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.12, 5,908.08 and 2,418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.12, 5,908.08 and 2,418.24 is: 3,337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.12 : 5,908.08 = 2,418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.12/5,908.08 = 2,418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.12x = 5,908.08 × 2,418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.12x = 14,287,155.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,287,155.38/4,281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.25

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