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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.87, 5,900.69 and 2,507.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.87, 5,900.69 and 2,507.46 is: 3,460.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.87 : 5,900.69 = 2,507.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.87/5,900.69 = 2,507.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.87x = 5,900.69 × 2,507.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.87x = 14,795,750.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,795,750.42/4,275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.29

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