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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,272.44, 5,897.56 and 2,504.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,272.44, 5,897.56 and 2,504.62 is: 3,457.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,272.44 : 5,897.56 = 2,504.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,272.44/5,897.56 = 2,504.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,272.44x = 5,897.56 × 2,504.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,272.44x = 14,771,146.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,771,146.73/4,272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.31

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