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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.31, 5,897.37 and 2,410.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.31, 5,897.37 and 2,410.31 is: 3,326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.31 : 5,897.37 = 2,410.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.31/5,897.37 = 2,410.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.31x = 5,897.37 × 2,410.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.31x = 14,214,513.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,214,513.67/4,273.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.35

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