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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.50, 5,897.52 and 2,410.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.50, 5,897.52 and 2,410.50 is: 3,326.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.50 : 5,897.52 = 2,410.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.50/5,897.52 = 2,410.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.50x = 5,897.52 × 2,410.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.50x = 14,215,971.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,215,971.96/4,273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.54

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