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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.52, 5,900.24 and 2,507.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.52, 5,900.24 and 2,507.14 is: 3,459.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.52 : 5,900.24 = 2,507.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.52/5,900.24 = 2,507.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.52x = 5,900.24 × 2,507.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.52x = 14,792,708.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,792,708.17/4,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.86

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