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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.24, 5,908.80 and 2,512.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.24, 5,908.80 and 2,512.92 is: 3,468.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.24 : 5,908.80 = 2,512.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.24/5,908.80 = 2,512.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.24x = 5,908.80 × 2,512.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.24x = 14,848,341.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,848,341.70/4,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.23

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