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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.92, 5,883.90 and 2,609.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.92, 5,883.90 and 2,609.88 is: 3,600.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.92 : 5,883.90 = 2,609.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.92/5,883.90 = 2,609.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.92x = 5,883.90 × 2,609.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.92x = 15,356,272.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,356,272.93/4,264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.60

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