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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.35, 5,761.98 and 2,603.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.35, 5,761.98 and 2,603.44 is: 3,592.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.35 : 5,761.98 = 2,603.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.35/5,761.98 = 2,603.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.35x = 5,761.98 × 2,603.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.35x = 15,000,969.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,000,969.21/4,175.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.75

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