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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,282.98, 5,910.51 and 2,419.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,282.98, 5,910.51 and 2,419.98 is: 3,339.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,282.98 : 5,910.51 = 2,419.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,282.98/5,910.51 = 2,419.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,282.98x = 5,910.51 × 2,419.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,282.98x = 14,303,315.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,303,315.99/4,282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.57

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