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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.46, 5,913.23 and 2,606.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.46, 5,913.23 and 2,606.39 is: 3,597.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.46 : 5,913.23 = 2,606.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.46/5,913.23 = 2,606.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.46x = 5,913.23 × 2,606.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.46x = 15,412,196.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,412,196.38/4,284.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.23

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