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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.64, 5,893.96 and 2,503.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.64, 5,893.96 and 2,503.74 is: 3,455.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.64 : 5,893.96 = 2,503.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.64/5,893.96 = 2,503.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.64x = 5,893.96 × 2,503.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.64x = 14,756,943.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,756,943.41/4,270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.44

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