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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.35, 5,907.49 and 2,392.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.35, 5,907.49 and 2,392.97 is: 3,301.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.35 : 5,907.49 = 2,392.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.35/5,907.49 = 2,392.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.35x = 5,907.49 × 2,392.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.35x = 14,136,410.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,136,410.83/4,281.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.86

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