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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,279.37, 5,905.94 and 2,686.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,279.37, 5,905.94 and 2,686.28 is: 3,707.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,279.37 : 5,905.94 = 2,686.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,279.37/5,905.94 = 2,686.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,279.37x = 5,905.94 × 2,686.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,279.37x = 15,864,965.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,864,965.54/4,279.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.32

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