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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.40, 5,901.42 and 2,413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.40, 5,901.42 and 2,413.40 is: 3,330.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.40 : 5,901.42 = 2,413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.40/5,901.42 = 2,413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.40x = 5,901.42 × 2,413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.40x = 14,242,487.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,242,487.03/4,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.49

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