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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.66, 5,901.14 and 2,785.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.66, 5,901.14 and 2,785.03 is: 3,842.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.66 : 5,901.14 = 2,785.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.66/5,901.14 = 2,785.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.66x = 5,901.14 × 2,785.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.66x = 16,434,808.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,434,808.50/4,277.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.01

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