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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.48, 5,907.96 and 2,512.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.48, 5,907.96 and 2,512.44 is: 3,466.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.48 : 5,907.96 = 2,512.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.48/5,907.96 = 2,512.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.48x = 5,907.96 × 2,512.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.48x = 14,843,395.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,843,395.02/4,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.88

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