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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.97, 6,027.80 and 2,600.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.97, 6,027.80 and 2,600.25 is: 3,586.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.97 : 6,027.80 = 2,600.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.97/6,027.80 = 2,600.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.97x = 6,027.80 × 2,600.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.97x = 15,673,773.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,673,773.95/4,369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.70

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