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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.27, 5,908.19 and 2,418.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.27, 5,908.19 and 2,418.27 is: 3,337.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.27 : 5,908.19 = 2,418.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.27/5,908.19 = 2,418.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.27x = 5,908.19 × 2,418.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.27x = 14,287,598.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,287,598.63/4,281.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.23

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