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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.69, 5,908.98 and 3,023.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.69, 5,908.98 and 3,023.16 is: 4,172.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.69 : 5,908.98 = 3,023.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.69/5,908.98 = 3,023.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.69x = 5,908.98 × 3,023.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.69x = 17,863,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,863,791.98/4,281.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.14

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