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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.91, 5,901.48 and 2,785.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.91, 5,901.48 and 2,785.28 is: 3,842.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.91 : 5,901.48 = 2,785.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.91/5,901.48 = 2,785.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.91x = 5,901.48 × 2,785.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.91x = 16,437,244.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,437,244.71/4,277.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.35

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