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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.76, 6,020.94 and 2,594.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.76, 6,020.94 and 2,594.08 is: 3,580.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.76 : 6,020.94 = 2,594.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.76/6,020.94 = 2,594.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.76x = 6,020.94 × 2,594.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.76x = 15,618,800.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,618,800.04/4,362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.03

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