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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.38, 5,901.05 and 2,703.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.38, 5,901.05 and 2,703.17 is: 3,731.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.38 : 5,901.05 = 2,703.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.38/5,901.05 = 2,703.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.38x = 5,901.05 × 2,703.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.38x = 15,951,562.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,951,562.84/4,275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.03

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