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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,285.08, 5,913.64 and 2,606.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,285.08, 5,913.64 and 2,606.22 is: 3,596.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,285.08 : 5,913.64 = 2,606.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,285.08/5,913.64 = 2,606.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,285.08x = 5,913.64 × 2,606.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,285.08x = 15,412,246.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,412,246.84/4,285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.72

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