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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.81, 6,019.56 and 2,594.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.81, 6,019.56 and 2,594.31 is: 3,579.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.81 : 6,019.56 = 2,594.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.81/6,019.56 = 2,594.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.81x = 6,019.56 × 2,594.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.81x = 15,616,604.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,616,604.70/4,362.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.48

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