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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.23, 6,016.65 and 2,591.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.23, 6,016.65 and 2,591.49 is: 3,575.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.23 : 6,016.65 = 2,591.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.23/6,016.65 = 2,591.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.23x = 6,016.65 × 2,591.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.23x = 15,592,088.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,592,088.31/4,360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.98

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