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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.34, 6,017.42 and 2,593.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.34, 6,017.42 and 2,593.74 is: 3,579.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.34 : 6,017.42 = 2,593.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.34/6,017.42 = 2,593.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.34x = 6,017.42 × 2,593.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.34x = 15,607,622.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,607,622.95/4,360.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.45

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