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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,366.28, 6,027.32 and 2,598.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,366.28, 6,027.32 and 2,598.05 is: 3,586.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,366.28 : 6,027.32 = 2,598.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,366.28/6,027.32 = 2,598.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,366.28x = 6,027.32 × 2,598.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,366.28x = 15,659,255.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,659,255.08/4,366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.41

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