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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.61, 6,017.36 and 2,591.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.61, 6,017.36 and 2,591.89 is: 3,576.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.61 : 6,017.36 = 2,591.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.61/6,017.36 = 2,591.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.61x = 6,017.36 × 2,591.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.61x = 15,596,307.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,596,307.21/4,360.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.63

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