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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.04, 5,904.99 and 2,600.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.04, 5,904.99 and 2,600.91 is: 3,588.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.04 : 5,904.99 = 2,600.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.04/5,904.99 = 2,600.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.04x = 5,904.99 × 2,600.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.04x = 15,358,347.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,358,347.54/4,280.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.37

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