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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.92, 5,881.14 and 2,607.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.92, 5,881.14 and 2,607.88 is: 3,597.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.92 : 5,881.14 = 2,607.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.92/5,881.14 = 2,607.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.92x = 5,881.14 × 2,607.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.92x = 15,337,307.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,337,307.38/4,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.84

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