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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.28, 5,908.05 and 2,392.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.28, 5,908.05 and 2,392.89 is: 3,302.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.28 : 5,908.05 = 2,392.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.28/5,908.05 = 2,392.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.28x = 5,908.05 × 2,392.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.28x = 14,137,290.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,137,290.82/4,281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.12

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