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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.63, 6,029.74 and 2,599.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.63, 6,029.74 and 2,599.90 is: 3,588.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.63 : 6,029.74 = 2,599.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.63/6,029.74 = 2,599.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.63x = 6,029.74 × 2,599.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.63x = 15,676,709.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,676,709.20/4,368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.47

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