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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,278.92, 5,901.53 and 2,600.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,278.92, 5,901.53 and 2,600.28 is: 3,586.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,278.92 : 5,901.53 = 2,600.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,278.92/5,901.53 = 2,600.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,278.92x = 5,901.53 × 2,600.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,278.92x = 15,345,617.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,345,617.43/4,278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.33

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