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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.52, 5,908.17 and 2,393.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.52, 5,908.17 and 2,393.01 is: 3,302.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.52 : 5,908.17 = 2,393.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.52/5,908.17 = 2,393.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.52x = 5,908.17 × 2,393.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.52x = 14,138,280.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,138,280.35/4,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.16

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