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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.58, 6,021.13 and 2,595.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.58, 6,021.13 and 2,595.18 is: 3,580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.58 : 6,021.13 = 2,595.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.58/6,021.13 = 2,595.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.58x = 6,021.13 × 2,595.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.58x = 15,625,916.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,625,916.15/4,364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.16

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