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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.82, 5,900.94 and 2,413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.82, 5,900.94 and 2,413.82 is: 3,330.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.82 : 5,900.94 = 2,413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.82/5,900.94 = 2,413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.82x = 5,900.94 × 2,413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.82x = 14,243,806.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,243,806.99/4,276.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.47

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