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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.98, 5,903.49 and 2,389.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.98, 5,903.49 and 2,389.63 is: 3,297.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.98 : 5,903.49 = 2,389.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.98/5,903.49 = 2,389.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.98x = 5,903.49 × 2,389.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.98x = 14,107,156.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,107,156.81/4,277.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.62

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