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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.34, 5,902.56 and 2,414.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.34, 5,902.56 and 2,414.34 is: 3,331.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.34 : 5,902.56 = 2,414.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.34/5,902.56 = 2,414.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.34x = 5,902.56 × 2,414.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.34x = 14,250,786.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,250,786.71/4,277.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.69

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