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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.51, 5,901.66 and 2,506.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.51, 5,901.66 and 2,506.47 is: 3,459.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.51 : 5,901.66 = 2,506.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.51/5,901.66 = 2,506.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.51x = 5,901.66 × 2,506.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.51x = 14,792,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,792,333.74/4,275.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.78

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