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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.93, 5,903.48 and 2,389.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.93, 5,903.48 and 2,389.54 is: 3,297.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.93 : 5,903.48 = 2,389.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.93/5,903.48 = 2,389.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.93x = 5,903.48 × 2,389.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.93x = 14,106,630.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,106,630.50/4,277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.53

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