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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.34, 5,903.42 and 2,599.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.34, 5,903.42 and 2,599.86 is: 3,588.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.34 : 5,903.42 = 2,599.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.34/5,903.42 = 2,599.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.34x = 5,903.42 × 2,599.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.34x = 15,348,065.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,348,065.52/4,277.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.23

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