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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.20, 6,021.24 and 2,594.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.20, 6,021.24 and 2,594.46 is: 3,580.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.20 : 6,021.24 = 2,594.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.20/6,021.24 = 2,594.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.20x = 6,021.24 × 2,594.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.20x = 15,621,866.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,621,866.33/4,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.37

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