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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.02, 6,523.82 and 2,605.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.02, 6,523.82 and 2,605.96 is: 3,899.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.02 : 6,523.82 = 2,605.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.02/6,523.82 = 2,605.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.02x = 6,523.82 × 2,605.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.02x = 17,000,813.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,000,813.97/4,360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.25

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