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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,289.36, 5,919.94 and 2,611.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,289.36, 5,919.94 and 2,611.74 is: 3,604.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,289.36 : 5,919.94 = 2,611.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,289.36/5,919.94 = 2,611.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,289.36x = 5,919.94 × 2,611.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,289.36x = 15,461,354.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,461,354.87/4,289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.59

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