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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.46, 6,016.46 and 2,591.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.46, 6,016.46 and 2,591.73 is: 3,576.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.46 : 6,016.46 = 2,591.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.46/6,016.46 = 2,591.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.46x = 6,016.46 × 2,591.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.46x = 15,593,026.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,593,026.92/4,360.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.01

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