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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.93, 5,912.21 and 2,604.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.93, 5,912.21 and 2,604.94 is: 3,595.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.93 : 5,912.21 = 2,604.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.93/5,912.21 = 2,604.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.93x = 5,912.21 × 2,604.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.93x = 15,400,952.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,400,952.32/4,283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.05

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