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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.30, 5,903.97 and 2,705.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.30, 5,903.97 and 2,705.90 is: 3,734.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.30 : 5,903.97 = 2,705.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.30/5,903.97 = 2,705.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.30x = 5,903.97 × 2,705.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.30x = 15,975,552.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,975,552.42/4,277.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.96

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