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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.56, 5,902.86 and 2,414.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.56, 5,902.86 and 2,414.68 is: 3,332.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.56 : 5,902.86 = 2,414.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.56/5,902.86 = 2,414.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.56x = 5,902.86 × 2,414.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.56x = 14,253,517.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,253,517.98/4,277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.16

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