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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.79, 6,024.33 and 2,597.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.79, 6,024.33 and 2,597.05 is: 3,583.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.79 : 6,024.33 = 2,597.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.79/6,024.33 = 2,597.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.79x = 6,024.33 × 2,597.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.79x = 15,645,486.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,645,486.23/4,365.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.66

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