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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.98, 5,897.44 and 2,595.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.98, 5,897.44 and 2,595.07 is: 3,580.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.98 : 5,897.44 = 2,595.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.98/5,897.44 = 2,595.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.98x = 5,897.44 × 2,595.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.98x = 15,304,269.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,304,269.62/4,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.80

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