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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.64, 5,901.48 and 2,413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.64, 5,901.48 and 2,413.52 is: 3,330.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.64 : 5,901.48 = 2,413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.64/5,901.48 = 2,413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.64x = 5,901.48 × 2,413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.64x = 14,243,340.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,243,340.01/4,276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.50

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