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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.69, 5,909.52 and 2,513.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.69, 5,909.52 and 2,513.40 is: 3,468.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.69 : 5,909.52 = 2,513.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.69/5,909.52 = 2,513.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.69x = 5,909.52 × 2,513.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.69x = 14,852,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,852,987.57/4,281.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.95

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