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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.68, 5,908.44 and 2,418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.68, 5,908.44 and 2,418.32 is: 3,337.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.68 : 5,908.44 = 2,418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.68/5,908.44 = 2,418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.68x = 5,908.44 × 2,418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.68x = 14,288,498.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,288,498.62/4,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.12

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