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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.78, 6,016.02 and 2,591.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.78, 6,016.02 and 2,591.82 is: 3,576.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.78 : 6,016.02 = 2,591.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.78/6,016.02 = 2,591.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.78x = 6,016.02 × 2,591.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.78x = 15,592,440.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,592,440.96/4,359.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.43

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