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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,293.50, 5,925.51 and 2,615.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,293.50, 5,925.51 and 2,615.87 is: 3,610.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,293.50 : 5,925.51 = 2,615.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,293.50/5,925.51 = 2,615.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,293.50x = 5,925.51 × 2,615.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,293.50x = 15,500,378.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,500,378.66/4,293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.20

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