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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.72, 5,908.26 and 2,393.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.72, 5,908.26 and 2,393.43 is: 3,302.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.72 : 5,908.26 = 2,393.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.72/5,908.26 = 2,393.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.72x = 5,908.26 × 2,393.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.72x = 14,141,006.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,141,006.73/4,281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.65

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