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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.76, 6,016.50 and 2,591.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.76, 6,016.50 and 2,591.02 is: 3,575.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.76 : 6,016.50 = 2,591.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.76/6,016.50 = 2,591.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.76x = 6,016.50 × 2,591.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.76x = 15,588,871.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,588,871.83/4,359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.63

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