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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.73, 5,903.36 and 2,684.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.73, 5,903.36 and 2,684.44 is: 3,704.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.73 : 5,903.36 = 2,684.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.73/5,903.36 = 2,684.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.73x = 5,903.36 × 2,684.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.73x = 15,847,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,847,219.74/4,277.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.58

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