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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.80, 5,910.74 and 2,603.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.80, 5,910.74 and 2,603.73 is: 3,594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.80 : 5,910.74 = 2,603.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.80/5,910.74 = 2,603.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.80x = 5,910.74 × 2,603.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.80x = 15,389,971.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,389,971.06/4,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.28

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