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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.40, 5,908.56 and 2,513.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.40, 5,908.56 and 2,513.16 is: 3,468.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.40 : 5,908.56 = 2,513.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.40/5,908.56 = 2,513.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.40x = 5,908.56 × 2,513.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.40x = 14,849,156.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,849,156.65/4,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.29

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