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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.08, 5,898.64 and 2,506.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.08, 5,898.64 and 2,506.60 is: 3,458.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.08 : 5,898.64 = 2,506.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.08/5,898.64 = 2,506.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.08x = 5,898.64 × 2,506.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.08x = 14,785,531.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,785,531.02/4,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.54

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