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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.93, 5,909.45 and 2,602.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.93, 5,909.45 and 2,602.94 is: 3,592.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.93 : 5,909.45 = 2,602.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.93/5,909.45 = 2,602.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.93x = 5,909.45 × 2,602.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.93x = 15,381,901.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,381,901.22/4,281.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.28

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