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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.49, 5,893.66 and 2,592.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.49, 5,893.66 and 2,592.34 is: 3,577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.49 : 5,893.66 = 2,592.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.49/5,893.66 = 2,592.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.49x = 5,893.66 × 2,592.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.49x = 15,278,359.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,278,359.07/4,270.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.66

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