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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.46, 5,902.65 and 2,508.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.46, 5,902.65 and 2,508.93 is: 3,462.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.46 : 5,902.65 = 2,508.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.46/5,902.65 = 2,508.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.46x = 5,902.65 × 2,508.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.46x = 14,809,335.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,809,335.66/4,277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.18

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