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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.22, 5,901.93 and 2,413.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.22, 5,901.93 and 2,413.86 is: 3,330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.22 : 5,901.93 = 2,413.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.22/5,901.93 = 2,413.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.22x = 5,901.93 × 2,413.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.22x = 14,246,432.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,246,432.75/4,277.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.77

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