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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.61, 5,936.19 and 2,533.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.61, 5,936.19 and 2,533.17 is: 3,495.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.61 : 5,936.19 = 2,533.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.61/5,936.19 = 2,533.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.61x = 5,936.19 × 2,533.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.61x = 15,037,391.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,037,391.18/4,301.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.76

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