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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,287.67, 5,917.51 and 2,609.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,287.67, 5,917.51 and 2,609.25 is: 3,601.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,287.67 : 5,917.51 = 2,609.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,287.67/5,917.51 = 2,609.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,287.67x = 5,917.51 × 2,609.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,287.67x = 15,440,255.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,440,255.13/4,287.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.08

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