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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.89, 5,892.18 and 2,591.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.89, 5,892.18 and 2,591.69 is: 3,575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.89 : 5,892.18 = 2,591.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.89/5,892.18 = 2,591.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.89x = 5,892.18 × 2,591.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.89x = 15,270,703.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,270,703.98/4,270.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.53

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