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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.08, 6,021.82 and 2,595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.08, 6,021.82 and 2,595.68 is: 3,580.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.08 : 6,021.82 = 2,595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.08/6,021.82 = 2,595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.08x = 6,021.82 × 2,595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.08x = 15,630,717.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,630,717.74/4,365.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.85

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