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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,282.44, 5,907.78 and 3,023.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,282.44, 5,907.78 and 3,023.52 is: 4,171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,282.44 : 5,907.78 = 3,023.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,282.44/5,907.78 = 3,023.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,282.44x = 5,907.78 × 3,023.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,282.44x = 17,862,290.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,862,290.99/4,282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.05

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