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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.59, 5,897.40 and 2,505.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.59, 5,897.40 and 2,505.17 is: 3,457.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.59 : 5,897.40 = 2,505.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.59/5,897.40 = 2,505.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.59x = 5,897.40 × 2,505.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.59x = 14,773,960.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,773,960.07/4,273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.04

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