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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.97, 5,902.64 and 2,597.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.97, 5,902.64 and 2,597.92 is: 3,586.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.97 : 5,902.64 = 2,597.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.97/5,902.64 = 2,597.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.97x = 5,902.64 × 2,597.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.97x = 15,334,568.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,334,568.50/4,275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.22

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