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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.48, 5,903.21 and 2,389.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.48, 5,903.21 and 2,389.43 is: 3,297.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.48 : 5,903.21 = 2,389.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.48/5,903.21 = 2,389.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.48x = 5,903.21 × 2,389.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.48x = 14,105,265.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,105,265.61/4,277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.57

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