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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,293.74, 5,926.31 and 2,615.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,293.74, 5,926.31 and 2,615.70 is: 3,610.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,293.74 : 5,926.31 = 2,615.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,293.74/5,926.31 = 2,615.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,293.74x = 5,926.31 × 2,615.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,293.74x = 15,501,435.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,501,435.99/4,293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.25

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