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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.16, 5,902.38 and 2,414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.16, 5,902.38 and 2,414.16 is: 3,331.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.16 : 5,902.38 = 2,414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.16/5,902.38 = 2,414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.16x = 5,902.38 × 2,414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.16x = 14,249,289.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,249,289.70/4,277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.48

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