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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.80, 5,901.12 and 2,507.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.80, 5,901.12 and 2,507.39 is: 3,460.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.80 : 5,901.12 = 2,507.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.80/5,901.12 = 2,507.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.80x = 5,901.12 × 2,507.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.80x = 14,796,409.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,796,409.28/4,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.50

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