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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.18, 5,899.95 and 2,411.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.18, 5,899.95 and 2,411.82 is: 3,328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.18 : 5,899.95 = 2,411.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.18/5,899.95 = 2,411.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.18x = 5,899.95 × 2,411.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.18x = 14,229,617.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,229,617.41/4,275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.43

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