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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,271.79, 5,894.94 and 2,504.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,271.79, 5,894.94 and 2,504.58 is: 3,456.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,271.79 : 5,894.94 = 2,504.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,271.79/5,894.94 = 2,504.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,271.79x = 5,894.94 × 2,504.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,271.79x = 14,764,348.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,764,348.83/4,271.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.24

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