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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,274.63, 5,898.99 and 2,411.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,274.63, 5,898.99 and 2,411.63 is: 3,328.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,274.63 : 5,898.99 = 2,411.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,274.63/5,898.99 = 2,411.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,274.63x = 5,898.99 × 2,411.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,274.63x = 14,226,151.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,226,151.76/4,274.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.05

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