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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.54, 5,908.46 and 2,512.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.54, 5,908.46 and 2,512.81 is: 3,467.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.54 : 5,908.46 = 2,512.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.54/5,908.46 = 2,512.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.54x = 5,908.46 × 2,512.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.54x = 14,846,837.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,846,837.37/4,281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.64

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