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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.38, 6,019.80 and 2,594.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.38, 6,019.80 and 2,594.12 is: 3,579.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.38 : 6,019.80 = 2,594.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.38/6,019.80 = 2,594.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.38x = 6,019.80 × 2,594.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.38x = 15,616,083.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,616,083.58/4,362.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.72

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