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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.58, 6,022.52 and 2,596.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.58, 6,022.52 and 2,596.18 is: 3,581.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.58 : 6,022.52 = 2,596.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.58/6,022.52 = 2,596.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.58x = 6,022.52 × 2,596.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.58x = 15,635,545.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,635,545.97/4,365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.55

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