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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.41, 6,029.64 and 2,600.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.41, 6,029.64 and 2,600.10 is: 3,588.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.41 : 6,029.64 = 2,600.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.41/6,029.64 = 2,600.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.41x = 6,029.64 × 2,600.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.41x = 15,677,666.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,677,666.96/4,369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.05

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