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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.64, 6,012.24 and 2,589.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.64, 6,012.24 and 2,589.60 is: 3,573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.64 : 6,012.24 = 2,589.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.64/6,012.24 = 2,589.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.64x = 6,012.24 × 2,589.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.64x = 15,569,296.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,569,296.70/4,356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.69

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