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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.98, 6,021.70 and 2,595.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.98, 6,021.70 and 2,595.56 is: 3,580.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.98 : 6,021.70 = 2,595.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.98/6,021.70 = 2,595.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.98x = 6,021.70 × 2,595.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.98x = 15,629,647.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,629,647.05/4,364.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.69

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