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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,290.37, 5,920.94 and 2,611.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,290.37, 5,920.94 and 2,611.51 is: 3,604.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,290.37 : 5,920.94 = 2,611.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,290.37/5,920.94 = 2,611.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,290.37x = 5,920.94 × 2,611.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,290.37x = 15,462,551.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,462,551.36/4,290.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.02

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