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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.63, 5,895.96 and 2,677.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.63, 5,895.96 and 2,677.50 is: 3,693.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.63 : 5,895.96 = 2,677.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.63/5,895.96 = 2,677.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.63x = 5,895.96 × 2,677.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.63x = 15,786,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,786,432.90/4,273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.92

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