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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.68, 6,022.33 and 2,595.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.68, 6,022.33 and 2,595.95 is: 3,581.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.68 : 6,022.33 = 2,595.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.68/6,022.33 = 2,595.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.68x = 6,022.33 × 2,595.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.68x = 15,633,637.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,633,637.45/4,364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.85

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