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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.91, 5,904.93 and 2,509.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.91, 5,904.93 and 2,509.48 is: 3,463.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.91 : 5,904.93 = 2,509.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.91/5,904.93 = 2,509.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.91x = 5,904.93 × 2,509.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.91x = 14,818,303.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,818,303.74/4,277.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.91

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