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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.22, 5,907.90 and 2,513.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.22, 5,907.90 and 2,513.02 is: 3,467.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.22 : 5,907.90 = 2,513.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.22/5,907.90 = 2,513.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.22x = 5,907.90 × 2,513.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.22x = 14,846,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,846,670.86/4,281.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.86

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