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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.25, 5,902.61 and 2,414.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.25, 5,902.61 and 2,414.25 is: 3,331.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.25 : 5,902.61 = 2,414.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.25/5,902.61 = 2,414.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.25x = 5,902.61 × 2,414.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.25x = 14,250,364.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,250,364.12/4,277.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.67

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