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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.37, 5,907.83 and 2,393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.37, 5,907.83 and 2,393.03 is: 3,302.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.37 : 5,907.83 = 2,393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.37/5,907.83 = 2,393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.37x = 5,907.83 × 2,393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.37x = 14,137,617.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,137,617.23/4,281.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.13

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