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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.82, 5,909.51 and 2,393.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.82, 5,909.51 and 2,393.53 is: 3,303.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.82 : 5,909.51 = 2,393.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.82/5,909.51 = 2,393.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.82x = 5,909.51 × 2,393.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.82x = 14,144,589.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,144,589.47/4,281.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.41

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