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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,293.40, 5,924.97 and 2,614.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,293.40, 5,924.97 and 2,614.87 is: 3,608.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,293.40 : 5,924.97 = 2,614.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,293.40/5,924.97 = 2,614.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,293.40x = 5,924.97 × 2,614.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,293.40x = 15,493,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,493,026.30/4,293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.57

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