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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,272.75, 5,896.40 and 2,410.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,272.75, 5,896.40 and 2,410.11 is: 3,325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,272.75 : 5,896.40 = 2,410.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,272.75/5,896.40 = 2,410.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,272.75x = 5,896.40 × 2,410.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,272.75x = 14,210,960.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,210,960.55/4,272.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.95

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