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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.85, 5,759.91 and 2,601.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.85, 5,759.91 and 2,601.94 is: 3,590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.85 : 5,759.91 = 2,601.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.85/5,759.91 = 2,601.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.85x = 5,759.91 × 2,601.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.85x = 14,986,925.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,986,925.83/4,173.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.67

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