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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.36, 5,908.28 and 2,418.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.36, 5,908.28 and 2,418.36 is: 3,337.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.36 : 5,908.28 = 2,418.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.36/5,908.28 = 2,418.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.36x = 5,908.28 × 2,418.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.36x = 14,288,348.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,288,348.02/4,281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.34

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