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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.72, 5,908.40 and 2,393.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.72, 5,908.40 and 2,393.06 is: 3,302.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.72 : 5,908.40 = 2,393.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.72/5,908.40 = 2,393.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.72x = 5,908.40 × 2,393.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.72x = 14,139,155.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,139,155.70/4,281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.21

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