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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.46, 5,900.23 and 2,682.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.46, 5,900.23 and 2,682.17 is: 3,701.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.46 : 5,900.23 = 2,682.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.46/5,900.23 = 2,682.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.46x = 5,900.23 × 2,682.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.46x = 15,825,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,825,406.49/4,275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.46

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