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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.61, 6,019.19 and 2,592.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.61, 6,019.19 and 2,592.21 is: 3,578.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.61 : 6,019.19 = 2,592.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.61/6,019.19 = 2,592.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.61x = 6,019.19 × 2,592.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.61x = 15,603,004.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,603,004.51/4,360.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.17

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