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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.78, 5,901.90 and 2,413.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.78, 5,901.90 and 2,413.78 is: 3,330.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.78 : 5,901.90 = 2,413.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.78/5,901.90 = 2,413.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.78x = 5,901.90 × 2,413.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.78x = 14,245,888.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,245,888.18/4,276.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.98

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