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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.47, 5,899.43 and 2,386.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.47, 5,899.43 and 2,386.98 is: 3,293.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.47 : 5,899.43 = 2,386.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.47/5,899.43 = 2,386.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.47x = 5,899.43 × 2,386.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.47x = 14,081,813.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,081,813.96/4,275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.63

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