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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.22, 5,907.39 and 2,601.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.22, 5,907.39 and 2,601.73 is: 3,589.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.22 : 5,907.39 = 2,601.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.22/5,907.39 = 2,601.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.22x = 5,907.39 × 2,601.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.22x = 15,369,404.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,369,404.25/4,281.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.96

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