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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.44, 5,902.69 and 2,388.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.44, 5,902.69 and 2,388.99 is: 3,296.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.44 : 5,902.69 = 2,388.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.44/5,902.69 = 2,388.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.44x = 5,902.69 × 2,388.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.44x = 14,101,455.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,101,455.44/4,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.71

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