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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.64, 6,029.78 and 2,600.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.64, 6,029.78 and 2,600.91 is: 3,589.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.64 : 6,029.78 = 2,600.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.64/6,029.78 = 2,600.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.64x = 6,029.78 × 2,600.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.64x = 15,682,902.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,682,902.10/4,369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.06

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