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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.78, 5,897.88 and 2,410.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.78, 5,897.88 and 2,410.78 is: 3,326.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.78 : 5,897.88 = 2,410.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.78/5,897.88 = 2,410.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.78x = 5,897.88 × 2,410.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.78x = 14,218,491.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,218,491.15/4,273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.91

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