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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,286.11, 5,914.91 and 2,607.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,286.11, 5,914.91 and 2,607.59 is: 3,598.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,286.11 : 5,914.91 = 2,607.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,286.11/5,914.91 = 2,607.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,286.11x = 5,914.91 × 2,607.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,286.11x = 15,423,660.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,423,660.17/4,286.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.52

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