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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.53, 5,908.43 and 2,393.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.53, 5,908.43 and 2,393.15 is: 3,302.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.53 : 5,908.43 = 2,393.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.53/5,908.43 = 2,393.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.53x = 5,908.43 × 2,393.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.53x = 14,139,729.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,139,729.71/4,281.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.50

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