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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.84, 5,908.68 and 2,418.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.84, 5,908.68 and 2,418.84 is: 3,337.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.84 : 5,908.68 = 2,418.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.84/5,908.68 = 2,418.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.84x = 5,908.68 × 2,418.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.84x = 14,292,151.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,292,151.53/4,281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.85

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