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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.16, 6,020.52 and 2,594.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.16, 6,020.52 and 2,594.72 is: 3,581.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.16 : 6,020.52 = 2,594.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.16/6,020.52 = 2,594.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.16x = 6,020.52 × 2,594.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.16x = 15,621,563.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,621,563.65/4,362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.15

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