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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.15, 5,899.94 and 2,506.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.15, 5,899.94 and 2,506.89 is: 3,459.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.15 : 5,899.94 = 2,506.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.15/5,899.94 = 2,506.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.15x = 5,899.94 × 2,506.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.15x = 14,790,488.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,790,488.05/4,275.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.64

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