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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.66, 5,900.37 and 2,412.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.66, 5,900.37 and 2,412.66 is: 3,329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.66 : 5,900.37 = 2,412.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.66/5,900.37 = 2,412.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.66x = 5,900.37 × 2,412.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.66x = 14,235,586.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,235,586.68/4,275.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.45

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