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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.23, 6,017.49 and 2,592.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.23, 6,017.49 and 2,592.81 is: 3,578.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.23 : 6,017.49 = 2,592.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.23/6,017.49 = 2,592.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.23x = 6,017.49 × 2,592.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.23x = 15,602,208.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,602,208.25/4,360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.30

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