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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.28, 6,029.88 and 2,600.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.28, 6,029.88 and 2,600.96 is: 3,589.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.28 : 6,029.88 = 2,600.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.28/6,029.88 = 2,600.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.28x = 6,029.88 × 2,600.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.28x = 15,683,476.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,683,476.68/4,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.49

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