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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.58, 5,911.58 and 2,604.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.58, 5,911.58 and 2,604.72 is: 3,594.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.58 : 5,911.58 = 2,604.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.58/5,911.58 = 2,604.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.58x = 5,911.58 × 2,604.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.58x = 15,397,997.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,397,997.63/4,283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.66

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