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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.88, 5,911.32 and 2,513.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.88, 5,911.32 and 2,513.48 is: 3,469.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.88 : 5,911.32 = 2,513.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.88/5,911.32 = 2,513.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.88x = 5,911.32 × 2,513.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.88x = 14,857,984.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,857,984.59/4,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.97

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