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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.08, 5,891.52 and 2,502.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.08, 5,891.52 and 2,502.12 is: 3,452.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.08 : 5,891.52 = 2,502.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.08/5,891.52 = 2,502.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.08x = 5,891.52 × 2,502.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.08x = 14,741,290.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,741,290.02/4,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.23

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