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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.06, 6,030.20 and 2,601.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.06, 6,030.20 and 2,601.42 is: 3,589.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.06 : 6,030.20 = 2,601.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.06/6,030.20 = 2,601.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.06x = 6,030.20 × 2,601.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.06x = 15,687,082.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,687,082.88/4,370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.67

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