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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.92, 5,900.42 and 2,483.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.92, 5,900.42 and 2,483.03 is: 3,426.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.92 : 5,900.42 = 2,483.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.92/5,900.42 = 2,483.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.92x = 5,900.42 × 2,483.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.92x = 14,650,907.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,650,907.46/4,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.38

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