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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,271.54, 5,894.74 and 2,503.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,271.54, 5,894.74 and 2,503.15 is: 3,454.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,271.54 : 5,894.74 = 2,503.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,271.54/5,894.74 = 2,503.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,271.54x = 5,894.74 × 2,503.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,271.54x = 14,755,403.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,755,403.80/4,271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.35

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