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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.88, 5,898.98 and 2,412.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.88, 5,898.98 and 2,412.52 is: 3,328.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.88 : 5,898.98 = 2,412.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.88/5,898.98 = 2,412.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.88x = 5,898.98 × 2,412.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.88x = 14,231,407.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,231,407.23/4,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.30

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