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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.59, 6,030.18 and 2,600.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.59, 6,030.18 and 2,600.96 is: 3,589.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.59 : 6,030.18 = 2,600.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.59/6,030.18 = 2,600.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.59x = 6,030.18 × 2,600.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.59x = 15,684,226.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,684,226.82/4,369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.40

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