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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,367.70, 6,029.37 and 2,599.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,367.70, 6,029.37 and 2,599.92 is: 3,589.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,367.70 : 6,029.37 = 2,599.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,367.70/6,029.37 = 2,599.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,367.70x = 6,029.37 × 2,599.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,367.70x = 15,675,879.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,675,879.65/4,367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.05

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