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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.96, 6,013.08 and 2,589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.96, 6,013.08 and 2,589 is: 3,573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.96 : 6,013.08 = 2,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.96/6,013.08 = 2,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.96x = 6,013.08 × 2,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.96x = 15,567,864.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,567,864.12/4,356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.10

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