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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.22, 5,910.15 and 2,603.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.22, 5,910.15 and 2,603.73 is: 3,592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.22 : 5,910.15 = 2,603.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.22/5,910.15 = 2,603.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.22x = 5,910.15 × 2,603.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.22x = 15,388,405.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,388,405.31/4,283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.72

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