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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.40, 6,031.64 and 2,601.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.40, 6,031.64 and 2,601.17 is: 3,590.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.40 : 6,031.64 = 2,601.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.40/6,031.64 = 2,601.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.40x = 6,031.64 × 2,601.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.40x = 15,689,321.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,689,321.02/4,369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.73

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