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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.46, 5,910.17 and 2,581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.46, 5,910.17 and 2,581.20 is: 3,561.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.46 : 5,910.17 = 2,581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.46/5,910.17 = 2,581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.46x = 5,910.17 × 2,581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.46x = 15,255,317.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,255,317.90/4,283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.45

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