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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,282.47, 5,909.76 and 2,514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,282.47, 5,909.76 and 2,514.24 is: 3,469.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,282.47 : 5,909.76 = 2,514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,282.47/5,909.76 = 2,514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,282.47x = 5,909.76 × 2,514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,282.47x = 14,858,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,858,554.98/4,282.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.62

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