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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,274.44, 5,897.16 and 2,681.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,274.44, 5,897.16 and 2,681.15 is: 3,699.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,274.44 : 5,897.16 = 2,681.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,274.44/5,897.16 = 2,681.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,274.44x = 5,897.16 × 2,681.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,274.44x = 15,811,170.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,811,170.53/4,274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.00

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