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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.94, 6,018.57 and 2,592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.94, 6,018.57 and 2,592.90 is: 3,577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.94 : 6,018.57 = 2,592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.94/6,018.57 = 2,592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.94x = 6,018.57 × 2,592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.94x = 15,605,550.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,605,550.15/4,361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.66

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