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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283, 5,908.90 and 2,513.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283, 5,908.90 and 2,513.96 is: 3,468.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283 : 5,908.90 = 2,513.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283/5,908.90 = 2,513.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283x = 5,908.90 × 2,513.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283x = 14,854,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,854,738.24/4,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.30

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