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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.92, 5,901.78 and 2,484.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.92, 5,901.78 and 2,484.03 is: 3,427.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.92 : 5,901.78 = 2,484.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.92/5,901.78 = 2,484.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.92x = 5,901.78 × 2,484.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.92x = 14,660,198.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,660,198.57/4,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.75

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