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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.84, 6,024.72 and 2,597.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.84, 6,024.72 and 2,597.04 is: 3,583.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.84 : 6,024.72 = 2,597.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.84/6,024.72 = 2,597.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.84x = 6,024.72 × 2,597.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.84x = 15,646,438.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,646,438.83/4,365.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.83

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