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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,285.41, 5,912.19 and 2,691.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,285.41, 5,912.19 and 2,691.41 is: 3,713.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,285.41 : 5,912.19 = 2,691.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,285.41/5,912.19 = 2,691.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,285.41x = 5,912.19 × 2,691.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,285.41x = 15,912,097.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,912,097.73/4,285.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.09

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