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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.93, 6,409.50 and 2,717.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.93, 6,409.50 and 2,717.08 is: 4,072.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.93 : 6,409.50 = 2,717.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.93/6,409.50 = 2,717.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.93x = 6,409.50 × 2,717.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.93x = 17,415,124.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,415,124.26/4,275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.83

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