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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.65, 5,903.09 and 2,389.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.65, 5,903.09 and 2,389.26 is: 3,297.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.65 : 5,903.09 = 2,389.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.65/5,903.09 = 2,389.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.65x = 5,903.09 × 2,389.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.65x = 14,104,016.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,104,016.81/4,277.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.14

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