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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365, 6,023.64 and 2,596.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365, 6,023.64 and 2,596.56 is: 3,583.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365 : 6,023.64 = 2,596.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365/6,023.64 = 2,596.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365x = 6,023.64 × 2,596.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365x = 15,640,742.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,640,742.68/4,365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.22

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