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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.46, 5,908.20 and 2,512.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.46, 5,908.20 and 2,512.96 is: 3,467.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.46 : 5,908.20 = 2,512.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.46/5,908.20 = 2,512.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.46x = 5,908.20 × 2,512.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.46x = 14,847,070.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,847,070.27/4,281.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.76

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