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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.40, 5,893.61 and 2,503.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.40, 5,893.61 and 2,503.49 is: 3,455.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.40 : 5,893.61 = 2,503.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.40/5,893.61 = 2,503.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.40x = 5,893.61 × 2,503.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.40x = 14,754,593.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,754,593.70/4,270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.08

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