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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.56, 5,909.58 and 2,604.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.56, 5,909.58 and 2,604.34 is: 3,592.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.56 : 5,909.58 = 2,604.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.56/5,909.58 = 2,604.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.56x = 5,909.58 × 2,604.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.56x = 15,390,555.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,390,555.58/4,283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.94

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