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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.44, 5,901.10 and 2,507.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.44, 5,901.10 and 2,507.62 is: 3,461.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.44 : 5,901.10 = 2,507.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.44/5,901.10 = 2,507.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.44x = 5,901.10 × 2,507.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.44x = 14,797,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,797,701.72/4,275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.09

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