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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.73, 4,759.35 and 2,604.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.73, 4,759.35 and 2,604.15 is: 3,599.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.73 : 4,759.35 = 2,604.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.73/4,759.35 = 2,604.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.73x = 4,759.35 × 2,604.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.73x = 12,394,061.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,394,061.30/3,443.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.02

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