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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.63, 5,908.65 and 2,393.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.63, 5,908.65 and 2,393.31 is: 3,302.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.63 : 5,908.65 = 2,393.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.63/5,908.65 = 2,393.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.63x = 5,908.65 × 2,393.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.63x = 14,141,231.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,141,231.13/4,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.77

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