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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.60, 5,913.42 and 2,606.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.60, 5,913.42 and 2,606.54 is: 3,597.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.60 : 5,913.42 = 2,606.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.60/5,913.42 = 2,606.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.60x = 5,913.42 × 2,606.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.60x = 15,413,533.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,413,533.76/4,284.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.42

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