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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.50, 5,889.21 and 2,611.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.50, 5,889.21 and 2,611.50 is: 3,603.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.50 : 5,889.21 = 2,611.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.50/5,889.21 = 2,611.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.50x = 5,889.21 × 2,611.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.50x = 15,379,671.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,379,671.92/4,267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.91

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