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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.77, 5,908.88 and 2,418.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.77, 5,908.88 and 2,418.77 is: 3,337.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.77 : 5,908.88 = 2,418.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.77/5,908.88 = 2,418.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.77x = 5,908.88 × 2,418.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.77x = 14,292,221.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,292,221.68/4,281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.92

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