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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.46, 5,902.84 and 2,389.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.46, 5,902.84 and 2,389.08 is: 3,296.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.46 : 5,902.84 = 2,389.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.46/5,902.84 = 2,389.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.46x = 5,902.84 × 2,389.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.46x = 14,102,348.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,102,348.91/4,277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.90

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