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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.40, 5,908.34 and 2,393.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.40, 5,908.34 and 2,393.05 is: 3,302.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.40 : 5,908.34 = 2,393.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.40/5,908.34 = 2,393.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.40x = 5,908.34 × 2,393.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.40x = 14,138,911.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,138,911.53/4,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.41

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