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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.84, 5,909.20 and 2,604.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.84, 5,909.20 and 2,604.08 is: 3,593.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.84 : 5,909.20 = 2,604.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.84/5,909.20 = 2,604.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.84x = 5,909.20 × 2,604.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.84x = 15,388,029.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,388,029.54/4,281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.79

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