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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.11, 5,893.14 and 2,591.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.11, 5,893.14 and 2,591.94 is: 3,577.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.11 : 5,893.14 = 2,591.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.11/5,893.14 = 2,591.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.11x = 5,893.14 × 2,591.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.11x = 15,274,665.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,274,665.29/4,270.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.11

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