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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.61, 6,017.66 and 2,592.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.61, 6,017.66 and 2,592.23 is: 3,577.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.61 : 6,017.66 = 2,592.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.61/6,017.66 = 2,592.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.61x = 6,017.66 × 2,592.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.61x = 15,599,115.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,599,115.73/4,360.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.28

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