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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.64, 5,908.62 and 2,711.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.64, 5,908.62 and 2,711.02 is: 3,741.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.64 : 5,908.62 = 2,711.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.64/5,908.62 = 2,711.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.64x = 5,908.62 × 2,711.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.64x = 16,018,386.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,018,386.99/4,281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.18

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