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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.46, 6,024.81 and 2,596.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.46, 6,024.81 and 2,596.64 is: 3,584.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.46 : 6,024.81 = 2,596.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.46/6,024.81 = 2,596.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.46x = 6,024.81 × 2,596.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.46x = 15,644,242.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,644,242.25/4,364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.46

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