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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,272.51, 5,897.49 and 2,503.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,272.51, 5,897.49 and 2,503.47 is: 3,455.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,272.51 : 5,897.49 = 2,503.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,272.51/5,897.49 = 2,503.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,272.51x = 5,897.49 × 2,503.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,272.51x = 14,764,189.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,764,189.29/4,272.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.62

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