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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.68, 5,788.21 and 2,601.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.68, 5,788.21 and 2,601.91 is: 3,589.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.68 : 5,788.21 = 2,601.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.68/5,788.21 = 2,601.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.68x = 5,788.21 × 2,601.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.68x = 15,060,401.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,060,401.48/4,195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.50

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