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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.78, 6,402.90 and 2,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.78, 6,402.90 and 2,711.04 is: 4,059.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.78 : 6,402.90 = 2,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.78/6,402.90 = 2,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.78x = 6,402.90 × 2,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.78x = 17,358,518.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,358,518.02/4,275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.73

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