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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.75, 5,903.30 and 2,414.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.75, 5,903.30 and 2,414.75 is: 3,332.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.75 : 5,903.30 = 2,414.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.75/5,903.30 = 2,414.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.75x = 5,903.30 × 2,414.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.75x = 14,254,981.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,254,981.60/4,277.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.36

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