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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.01, 5,901.84 and 2,388.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.01, 5,901.84 and 2,388.39 is: 3,295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.01 : 5,901.84 = 2,388.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.01/5,901.84 = 2,388.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.01x = 5,901.84 × 2,388.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.01x = 14,095,895.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,095,895.64/4,277.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.74

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