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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.50, 6,029.85 and 2,601.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.50, 6,029.85 and 2,601.06 is: 3,589.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.50 : 6,029.85 = 2,601.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.50/6,029.85 = 2,601.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.50x = 6,029.85 × 2,601.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.50x = 15,684,001.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,684,001.64/4,369.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.43

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