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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,282.77, 5,910.90 and 2,604.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,282.77, 5,910.90 and 2,604.70 is: 3,594.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,282.77 : 5,910.90 = 2,604.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,282.77/5,910.90 = 2,604.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,282.77x = 5,910.90 × 2,604.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,282.77x = 15,396,118.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,396,118.85/4,282.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.89

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