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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.31, 5,907.90 and 2,512.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.31, 5,907.90 and 2,512.68 is: 3,467.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.31 : 5,907.90 = 2,512.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.31/5,907.90 = 2,512.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.31x = 5,907.90 × 2,512.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.31x = 14,844,662.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,844,662.17/4,281.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.32

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