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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,290.98, 5,922.47 and 2,612.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,290.98, 5,922.47 and 2,612.94 is: 3,606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,290.98 : 5,922.47 = 2,612.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,290.98/5,922.47 = 2,612.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,290.98x = 5,922.47 × 2,612.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,290.98x = 15,475,070.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,475,070.19/4,290.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.42

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