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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.96, 5,908.99 and 2,393.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.96, 5,908.99 and 2,393.55 is: 3,303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.96 : 5,908.99 = 2,393.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.96/5,908.99 = 2,393.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.96x = 5,908.99 × 2,393.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.96x = 14,143,463.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,143,463.01/4,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.03

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