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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.20, 6,031.44 and 2,601.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.20, 6,031.44 and 2,601.42 is: 3,591.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.20 : 6,031.44 = 2,601.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.20/6,031.44 = 2,601.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.20x = 6,031.44 × 2,601.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.20x = 15,690,308.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,690,308.64/4,369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.12

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