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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.55, 6,018.63 and 2,592.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.55, 6,018.63 and 2,592.83 is: 3,577.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.55 : 6,018.63 = 2,592.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.55/6,018.63 = 2,592.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.55x = 6,018.63 × 2,592.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.55x = 15,605,254.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,605,254.33/4,361.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.91

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