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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.66, 5,911.33 and 2,605.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.66, 5,911.33 and 2,605.11 is: 3,594.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.66 : 5,911.33 = 2,605.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.66/5,911.33 = 2,605.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.66x = 5,911.33 × 2,605.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.66x = 15,399,664.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,399,664.90/4,283.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.98

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