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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,274.29, 5,901.42 and 2,681.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,274.29, 5,901.42 and 2,681.60 is: 3,702.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,274.29 : 5,901.42 = 2,681.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,274.29/5,901.42 = 2,681.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,274.29x = 5,901.42 × 2,681.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,274.29x = 15,825,228.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,825,228.42/4,274.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.42

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