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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.30, 6,017.72 and 2,591.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.30, 6,017.72 and 2,591.89 is: 3,577.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.30 : 6,017.72 = 2,591.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.30/6,017.72 = 2,591.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.30x = 6,017.72 × 2,591.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.30x = 15,597,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,597,240.29/4,360.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.10

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