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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.02, 5,899.46 and 2,386.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.02, 5,899.46 and 2,386.50 is: 3,293.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.02 : 5,899.46 = 2,386.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.02/5,899.46 = 2,386.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.02x = 5,899.46 × 2,386.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.02x = 14,079,049.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,079,049.36/4,275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.33

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