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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.24, 5,899.93 and 2,681.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.24, 5,899.93 and 2,681.95 is: 3,701.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.24 : 5,899.93 = 2,681.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.24/5,899.93 = 2,681.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.24x = 5,899.93 × 2,681.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.24x = 15,823,303.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,823,303.85/4,275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.15

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