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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.34, 6,027.68 and 2,599.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.34, 6,027.68 and 2,599.94 is: 3,586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.34 : 6,027.68 = 2,599.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.34/6,027.68 = 2,599.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.34x = 6,027.68 × 2,599.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.34x = 15,671,606.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,671,606.34/4,369.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.72

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