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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.50, 5,901.93 and 2,413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.50, 5,901.93 and 2,413.50 is: 3,330.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.50 : 5,901.93 = 2,413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.50/5,901.93 = 2,413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.50x = 5,901.93 × 2,413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.50x = 14,244,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,244,308.06/4,276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.83

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