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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.08, 5,901.60 and 2,484.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.08, 5,901.60 and 2,484.64 is: 3,428.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.08 : 5,901.60 = 2,484.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.08/5,901.60 = 2,484.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.08x = 5,901.60 × 2,484.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.08x = 14,663,351.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,663,351.42/4,277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.36

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