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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.32, 6,058.92 and 2,598.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.32, 6,058.92 and 2,598.52 is: 3,585.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.32 : 6,058.92 = 2,598.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.32/6,058.92 = 2,598.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.32x = 6,058.92 × 2,598.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.32x = 15,744,224.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,744,224.80/4,391.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.31

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