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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.67, 5,786.04 and 2,601.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.67, 5,786.04 and 2,601.51 is: 3,589.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.67 : 5,786.04 = 2,601.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.67/5,786.04 = 2,601.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.67x = 5,786.04 × 2,601.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.67x = 15,052,440.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052,440.92/4,193.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.32

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