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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,289.48, 5,920.01 and 2,611.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,289.48, 5,920.01 and 2,611.06 is: 3,603.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,289.48 : 5,920.01 = 2,611.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,289.48/5,920.01 = 2,611.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,289.48x = 5,920.01 × 2,611.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,289.48x = 15,457,501.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,457,501.31/4,289.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.58

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