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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.95, 5,901.79 and 2,508.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.95, 5,901.79 and 2,508.12 is: 3,461.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.95 : 5,901.79 = 2,508.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.95/5,901.79 = 2,508.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.95x = 5,901.79 × 2,508.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.95x = 14,802,384.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,802,384.99/4,275.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.78

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