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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.86, 5,903.45 and 2,414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.86, 5,903.45 and 2,414.86 is: 3,332.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.86 : 5,903.45 = 2,414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.86/5,903.45 = 2,414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.86x = 5,903.45 × 2,414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.86x = 14,255,996.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,255,996.55/4,277.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.51

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