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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.39, 5,900.06 and 2,507.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.39, 5,900.06 and 2,507.03 is: 3,459.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.39 : 5,900.06 = 2,507.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.39/5,900.06 = 2,507.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.39x = 5,900.06 × 2,507.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.39x = 14,791,604.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,791,604.19/4,275.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.71

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