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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.65, 6,028.77 and 2,599.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.65, 6,028.77 and 2,599.91 is: 3,587.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.65 : 6,028.77 = 2,599.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.65/6,028.77 = 2,599.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.65x = 6,028.77 × 2,599.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.65x = 15,674,268.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,674,268.27/4,368.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.90

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