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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.27, 5,900.31 and 2,702.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.27, 5,900.31 and 2,702.25 is: 3,729.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.27 : 5,900.31 = 2,702.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.27/5,900.31 = 2,702.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.27x = 5,900.31 × 2,702.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.27x = 15,944,112.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,944,112.70/4,275.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.38

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