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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,278.85, 5,903.17 and 2,599.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,278.85, 5,903.17 and 2,599.63 is: 3,586.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,278.85 : 5,903.17 = 2,599.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,278.85/5,903.17 = 2,599.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,278.85x = 5,903.17 × 2,599.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,278.85x = 15,346,057.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,346,057.83/4,278.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.49

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