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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.58, 5,908.81 and 2,602.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.58, 5,908.81 and 2,602.71 is: 3,591.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.58 : 5,908.81 = 2,602.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.58/5,908.81 = 2,602.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.58x = 5,908.81 × 2,602.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.58x = 15,378,920.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,378,920.63/4,281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.88

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