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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.12, 6,058.84 and 2,597.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.12, 6,058.84 and 2,597.71 is: 3,584.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.12 : 6,058.84 = 2,597.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.12/6,058.84 = 2,597.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.12x = 6,058.84 × 2,597.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.12x = 15,739,128.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,739,128.19/4,391.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.31

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