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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.33, 5,908.46 and 2,602.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.33, 5,908.46 and 2,602.46 is: 3,591.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.33 : 5,908.46 = 2,602.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.33/5,908.46 = 2,602.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.33x = 5,908.46 × 2,602.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.33x = 15,376,547.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,376,547.21/4,281.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.53

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