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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.28, 6,021.95 and 2,596.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.28, 6,021.95 and 2,596.46 is: 3,582.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.28 : 6,021.95 = 2,596.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.28/6,021.95 = 2,596.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.28x = 6,021.95 × 2,596.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.28x = 15,635,709.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,635,709.20/4,364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.65

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