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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.94, 5,910.78 and 2,791.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.94, 5,910.78 and 2,791.14 is: 3,852.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.94 : 5,910.78 = 2,791.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.94/5,910.78 = 2,791.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.94x = 5,910.78 × 2,791.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.94x = 16,497,814.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,497,814.49/4,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.88

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