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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.79, 5,911.25 and 2,605.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.79, 5,911.25 and 2,605.93 is: 3,595.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.79 : 5,911.25 = 2,605.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.79/5,911.25 = 2,605.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.79x = 5,911.25 × 2,605.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.79x = 15,404,275.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,404,275.90/4,284.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.11

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