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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.90, 5,904.46 and 2,390.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.90, 5,904.46 and 2,390.16 is: 3,298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.90 : 5,904.46 = 2,390.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.90/5,904.46 = 2,390.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.90x = 5,904.46 × 2,390.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.90x = 14,112,604.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,112,604.11/4,277.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.96

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