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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.46, 5,909.40 and 2,604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.46, 5,909.40 and 2,604.60 is: 3,593.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.46 : 5,909.40 = 2,604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.46/5,909.40 = 2,604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.46x = 5,909.40 × 2,604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.46x = 15,391,623.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,391,623.24/4,283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.27

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