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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.11, 6,019.88 and 2,592.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.11, 6,019.88 and 2,592.71 is: 3,578.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.11 : 6,019.88 = 2,592.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.11/6,019.88 = 2,592.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.11x = 6,019.88 × 2,592.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.11x = 15,607,760.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,607,760.01/4,361.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.85

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