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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.18, 5,902.71 and 2,413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.18, 5,902.71 and 2,413.82 is: 3,331.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.18 : 5,902.71 = 2,413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.18/5,902.71 = 2,413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.18x = 5,902.71 × 2,413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.18x = 14,248,079.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,248,079.45/4,277.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.19

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