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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,291.18, 5,920.09 and 2,611.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,291.18, 5,920.09 and 2,611.24 is: 3,602.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,291.18 : 5,920.09 = 2,611.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,291.18/5,920.09 = 2,611.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,291.18x = 5,920.09 × 2,611.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,291.18x = 15,458,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,458,754.48/4,291.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.45

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