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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.41, 5,913.16 and 2,606.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.41, 5,913.16 and 2,606.35 is: 3,597.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.41 : 5,913.16 = 2,606.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.41/5,913.16 = 2,606.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.41x = 5,913.16 × 2,606.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.41x = 15,411,743.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,411,743.27/4,284.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.17

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