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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,272.03, 5,895.95 and 2,594.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,272.03, 5,895.95 and 2,594.11 is: 3,580.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,272.03 : 5,895.95 = 2,594.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,272.03/5,895.95 = 2,594.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,272.03x = 5,895.95 × 2,594.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,272.03x = 15,294,742.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,294,742.85/4,272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.20

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