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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.58, 6,018.37 and 2,593.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.58, 6,018.37 and 2,593.18 is: 3,577.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.58 : 6,018.37 = 2,593.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.58/6,018.37 = 2,593.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.58x = 6,018.37 × 2,593.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.58x = 15,606,716.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,606,716.72/4,362.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.41

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