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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.13, 5,901.06 and 2,413.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.13, 5,901.06 and 2,413.13 is: 3,330.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.13 : 5,901.06 = 2,413.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.13/5,901.06 = 2,413.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.13x = 5,901.06 × 2,413.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.13x = 14,239,995.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,239,995.41/4,276.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.12

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