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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.89, 6,015.33 and 2,591.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.89, 6,015.33 and 2,591.66 is: 3,575.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.89 : 6,015.33 = 2,591.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.89/6,015.33 = 2,591.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.89x = 6,015.33 × 2,591.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.89x = 15,589,705.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,589,705.19/4,359.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.71

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