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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.83, 5,901.34 and 2,598.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.83, 5,901.34 and 2,598.34 is: 3,586.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.83 : 5,901.34 = 2,598.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.83/5,901.34 = 2,598.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.83x = 5,901.34 × 2,598.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.83x = 15,333,687.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,333,687.78/4,275.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.13

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