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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.88, 6,031.06 and 2,601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.88, 6,031.06 and 2,601.44 is: 3,590.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.88 : 6,031.06 = 2,601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.88/6,031.06 = 2,601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.88x = 6,031.06 × 2,601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.88x = 15,689,440.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,689,440.73/4,369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.36

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