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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.64, 6,028.40 and 2,599.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.64, 6,028.40 and 2,599.92 is: 3,587.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.64 : 6,028.40 = 2,599.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.64/6,028.40 = 2,599.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.64x = 6,028.40 × 2,599.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.64x = 15,673,357.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,673,357.73/4,368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.70

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