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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.67, 5,903.46 and 2,508.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.67, 5,903.46 and 2,508.63 is: 3,462.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.67 : 5,903.46 = 2,508.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.67/5,903.46 = 2,508.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.67x = 5,903.46 × 2,508.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.67x = 14,809,596.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,809,596.86/4,277.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.07

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