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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.84, 5,801.22 and 2,611.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.84, 5,801.22 and 2,611.53 is: 3,602.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.84 : 5,801.22 = 2,611.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.84/5,801.22 = 2,611.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.84x = 5,801.22 × 2,611.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.84x = 15,150,060.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,150,060.07/4,205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.15

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