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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,367.94, 6,026.81 and 2,599.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,367.94, 6,026.81 and 2,599.20 is: 3,586.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,367.94 : 6,026.81 = 2,599.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,367.94/6,026.81 = 2,599.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,367.94x = 6,026.81 × 2,599.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,367.94x = 15,664,854.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,664,854.42/4,367.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.33

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