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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.04, 5,896.96 and 2,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.04, 5,896.96 and 2,410 is: 3,325.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.04 : 5,896.96 = 2,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.04/5,896.96 = 2,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.04x = 5,896.96 × 2,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.04x = 14,211,673.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,211,673.60/4,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.89

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