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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.70, 6,030.55 and 2,599.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.70, 6,030.55 and 2,599.96 is: 3,588.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.70 : 6,030.55 = 2,599.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.70/6,030.55 = 2,599.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.70x = 6,030.55 × 2,599.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.70x = 15,679,175.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,679,175.78/4,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.98

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