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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.32, 5,901.84 and 2,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.32, 5,901.84 and 2,706 is: 3,734.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.32 : 5,901.84 = 2,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.32/5,901.84 = 2,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.32x = 5,901.84 × 2,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.32x = 15,970,379.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,970,379.04/4,276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.61

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