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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.64, 5,900.41 and 2,507.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.64, 5,900.41 and 2,507.28 is: 3,460.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.64 : 5,900.41 = 2,507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.64/5,900.41 = 2,507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.64x = 5,900.41 × 2,507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.64x = 14,793,979.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,793,979.98/4,275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.06

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