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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,103.70, 6,157.73 and 2,373.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,103.70, 6,157.73 and 2,373.54 is: 3,561.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,103.70 : 6,157.73 = 2,373.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,103.70/6,157.73 = 2,373.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,103.70x = 6,157.73 × 2,373.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,103.70x = 14,615,606.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,615,606.60/4,103.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.57

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