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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.72, 5,897.62 and 2,481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.72, 5,897.62 and 2,481.40 is: 3,424.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.72 : 5,897.62 = 2,481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.72/5,897.62 = 2,481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.72x = 5,897.62 × 2,481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.72x = 14,634,354.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,634,354.27/4,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.27

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