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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.70, 6,019.71 and 2,594.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.70, 6,019.71 and 2,594.74 is: 3,580.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.70 : 6,019.71 = 2,594.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.70/6,019.71 = 2,594.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.70x = 6,019.71 × 2,594.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.70x = 15,619,582.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,619,582.33/4,362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.26

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