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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,366.95, 6,026.90 and 2,598.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,366.95, 6,026.90 and 2,598.54 is: 3,586.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,366.95 : 6,026.90 = 2,598.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,366.95/6,026.90 = 2,598.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,366.95x = 6,026.90 × 2,598.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,366.95x = 15,661,127.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,661,127.73/4,366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.29

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