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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.89, 6,018.83 and 2,592.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.89, 6,018.83 and 2,592.85 is: 3,577.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.89 : 6,018.83 = 2,592.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.89/6,018.83 = 2,592.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.89x = 6,018.83 × 2,592.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.89x = 15,605,910.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,605,910.40/4,361.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.79

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