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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.65, 6,030.15 and 2,600.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.65, 6,030.15 and 2,600.91 is: 3,589.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.65 : 6,030.15 = 2,600.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.65/6,030.15 = 2,600.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.65x = 6,030.15 × 2,600.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.65x = 15,683,877.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,683,877.44/4,369.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.28

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