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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.62, 6,059.61 and 2,598.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.62, 6,059.61 and 2,598.68 is: 3,585.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.62 : 6,059.61 = 2,598.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.62/6,059.61 = 2,598.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.62x = 6,059.61 × 2,598.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.62x = 15,746,987.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,746,987.31/4,391.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.69

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