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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.74, 5,893.80 and 2,591.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.74, 5,893.80 and 2,591.22 is: 3,575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.74 : 5,893.80 = 2,591.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.74/5,893.80 = 2,591.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.74x = 5,893.80 × 2,591.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.74x = 15,272,132.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,272,132.44/4,270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.99

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