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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.83, 6,018.74 and 2,592.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.83, 6,018.74 and 2,592.79 is: 3,577.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.83 : 6,018.74 = 2,592.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.83/6,018.74 = 2,592.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.83x = 6,018.74 × 2,592.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.83x = 15,605,310.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,605,310.60/4,361.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.70

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