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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.72, 5,896.38 and 2,410.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.72, 5,896.38 and 2,410.36 is: 3,325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.72 : 5,896.38 = 2,410.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.72/5,896.38 = 2,410.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.72x = 5,896.38 × 2,410.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.72x = 14,212,398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,212,398.50/4,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.53

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