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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.51, 5,908.91 and 2,513.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.51, 5,908.91 and 2,513.08 is: 3,468.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.51 : 5,908.91 = 2,513.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.51/5,908.91 = 2,513.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.51x = 5,908.91 × 2,513.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.51x = 14,849,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,849,569.83/4,281.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.30

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