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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.08, 6,539.40 and 2,605.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.08, 6,539.40 and 2,605.60 is: 3,904.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.08 : 6,539.40 = 2,605.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.08/6,539.40 = 2,605.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.08x = 6,539.40 × 2,605.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.08x = 17,039,060.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,039,060.64/4,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.39

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