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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.37, 6,029.73 and 2,601.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.37, 6,029.73 and 2,601.03 is: 3,589.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.37 : 6,029.73 = 2,601.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.37/6,029.73 = 2,601.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.37x = 6,029.73 × 2,601.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.37x = 15,683,508.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,683,508.62/4,369.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.43

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