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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.88, 5,897.72 and 2,410.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.88, 5,897.72 and 2,410.76 is: 3,326.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.88 : 5,897.72 = 2,410.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.88/5,897.72 = 2,410.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.88x = 5,897.72 × 2,410.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.88x = 14,217,987.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,217,987.47/4,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.72

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