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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.92, 6,354.06 and 2,591.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.92, 6,354.06 and 2,591.44 is: 3,887.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.92 : 6,354.06 = 2,591.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.92/6,354.06 = 2,591.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.92x = 6,354.06 × 2,591.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.92x = 16,466,165.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,466,165.25/4,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.27

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