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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.59, 5,903.39 and 2,389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.59, 5,903.39 and 2,389.50 is: 3,297.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.59 : 5,903.39 = 2,389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.59/5,903.39 = 2,389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.59x = 5,903.39 × 2,389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.59x = 14,106,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,106,112.36/4,277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.68

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