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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.70, 5,903.08 and 2,389.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.70, 5,903.08 and 2,389.27 is: 3,297.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.70 : 5,903.08 = 2,389.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.70/5,903.08 = 2,389.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.70x = 5,903.08 × 2,389.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.70x = 14,104,031.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,104,031.22/4,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.11

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