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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,366.97, 6,023.66 and 2,597.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,366.97, 6,023.66 and 2,597.25 is: 3,582.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,366.97 : 6,023.66 = 2,597.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,366.97/6,023.66 = 2,597.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,366.97x = 6,023.66 × 2,597.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,366.97x = 15,644,937.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,644,937.95/4,366.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.57

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