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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.76, 6,022.94 and 2,596.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.76, 6,022.94 and 2,596.80 is: 3,583.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.76 : 6,022.94 = 2,596.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.76/6,022.94 = 2,596.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.76x = 6,022.94 × 2,596.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.76x = 15,640,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,640,370.59/4,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.33

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