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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.03, 5,902.25 and 2,388.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.03, 5,902.25 and 2,388.65 is: 3,296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.03 : 5,902.25 = 2,388.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.03/5,902.25 = 2,388.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.03x = 5,902.25 × 2,388.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.03x = 14,098,394.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,098,394.62/4,277.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.30

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