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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.91, 5,911.74 and 2,515.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.91, 5,911.74 and 2,515.14 is: 3,470.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.91 : 5,911.74 = 2,515.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.91/5,911.74 = 2,515.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.91x = 5,911.74 × 2,515.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.91x = 14,868,853.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,868,853.74/4,283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.86

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