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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.74, 6,486 and 2,603.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.74, 6,486 and 2,603.30 is: 3,905.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.74 : 6,486 = 2,603.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.74/6,486 = 2,603.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.74x = 6,486 × 2,603.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.74x = 16,885,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,885,003.80/4,323.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.18

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