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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.32, 5,902.74 and 2,389.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.32, 5,902.74 and 2,389.06 is: 3,296.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.32 : 5,902.74 = 2,389.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.32/5,902.74 = 2,389.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.32x = 5,902.74 × 2,389.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.32x = 14,102,000.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,102,000.02/4,277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.92

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