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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.58, 5,901.77 and 2,683.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.58, 5,901.77 and 2,683.29 is: 3,703.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.58 : 5,901.77 = 2,683.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.58/5,901.77 = 2,683.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.58x = 5,901.77 × 2,683.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.58x = 15,836,160.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,836,160.42/4,276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.00

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