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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.50, 5,887.77 and 2,403.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.50, 5,887.77 and 2,403.50 is: 3,316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.50 : 5,887.77 = 2,403.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.50/5,887.77 = 2,403.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.50x = 5,887.77 × 2,403.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.50x = 14,151,255.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,151,255.20/4,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.83

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