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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.54, 5,900.79 and 2,413.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.54, 5,900.79 and 2,413.18 is: 3,329.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.54 : 5,900.79 = 2,413.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.54/5,900.79 = 2,413.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.54x = 5,900.79 × 2,413.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.54x = 14,239,668.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,239,668.41/4,276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.72

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