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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.68, 6,029.24 and 2,601.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.68, 6,029.24 and 2,601.86 is: 3,590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.68 : 6,029.24 = 2,601.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.68/6,029.24 = 2,601.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.68x = 6,029.24 × 2,601.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.68x = 15,687,195.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,687,195.23/4,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.01

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