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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.66, 5,901.83 and 2,507.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.66, 5,901.83 and 2,507.23 is: 3,460.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.66 : 5,901.83 = 2,507.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.66/5,901.83 = 2,507.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.66x = 5,901.83 × 2,507.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.66x = 14,797,245.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,797,245.23/4,275.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.81

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