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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,289.40, 5,919.44 and 2,610.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,289.40, 5,919.44 and 2,610.86 is: 3,603.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,289.40 : 5,919.44 = 2,610.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,289.40/5,919.44 = 2,610.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,289.40x = 5,919.44 × 2,610.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,289.40x = 15,454,786.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,454,786.47/4,289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.02

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