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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.72, 5,897.52 and 2,704.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.72, 5,897.52 and 2,704.86 is: 3,730.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.72 : 5,897.52 = 2,704.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.72/5,897.52 = 2,704.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.72x = 5,897.52 × 2,704.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.72x = 15,951,965.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,951,965.95/4,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.83

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