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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.23, 5,907.71 and 2,392.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.23, 5,907.71 and 2,392.56 is: 3,301.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.23 : 5,907.71 = 2,392.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.23/5,907.71 = 2,392.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.23x = 5,907.71 × 2,392.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.23x = 14,134,538.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,134,538.67/4,281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.52

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