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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.65, 6,019.08 and 2,593.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.65, 6,019.08 and 2,593.42 is: 3,578.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.65 : 6,019.08 = 2,593.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.65/6,019.08 = 2,593.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.65x = 6,019.08 × 2,593.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.65x = 15,609,977.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,609,977.68/4,361.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.92

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