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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.38, 6,022.56 and 2,596.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.38, 6,022.56 and 2,596.12 is: 3,582.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.38 : 6,022.56 = 2,596.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.38/6,022.56 = 2,596.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.38x = 6,022.56 × 2,596.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.38x = 15,635,288.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,635,288.47/4,364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.48

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