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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.50, 5,909.56 and 2,419.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.50, 5,909.56 and 2,419.58 is: 3,339.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.50 : 5,909.56 = 2,419.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.50/5,909.56 = 2,419.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.50x = 5,909.56 × 2,419.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.50x = 14,298,653.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,298,653.18/4,281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.64

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