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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.35, 5,910.23 and 2,711.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.35, 5,910.23 and 2,711.57 is: 3,743.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.35 : 5,910.23 = 2,711.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.35/5,910.23 = 2,711.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.35x = 5,910.23 × 2,711.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.35x = 16,025,979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,025,979.59/4,281.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.21

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