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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,287.62, 5,916.97 and 2,519.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,287.62, 5,916.97 and 2,519.26 is: 3,476.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,287.62 : 5,916.97 = 2,519.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,287.62/5,916.97 = 2,519.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,287.62x = 5,916.97 × 2,519.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,287.62x = 14,906,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,906,385.84/4,287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.61

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