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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.95, 6,029.66 and 2,600.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.95, 6,029.66 and 2,600.54 is: 3,589.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.95 : 6,029.66 = 2,600.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.95/6,029.66 = 2,600.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.95x = 6,029.66 × 2,600.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.95x = 15,680,372.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,680,372.02/4,368.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.05

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