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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,285.27, 5,913.49 and 2,693.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,285.27, 5,913.49 and 2,693.55 is: 3,716.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,285.27 : 5,913.49 = 2,693.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,285.27/5,913.49 = 2,693.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,285.27x = 5,913.49 × 2,693.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,285.27x = 15,928,301.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,928,301.48/4,285.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.99

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