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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.90, 6,030.96 and 2,601.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.90, 6,030.96 and 2,601.51 is: 3,590.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.90 : 6,030.96 = 2,601.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.90/6,030.96 = 2,601.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.90x = 6,030.96 × 2,601.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.90x = 15,689,602.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,689,602.75/4,369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.38

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