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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.08, 6,030.72 and 2,601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.08, 6,030.72 and 2,601.84 is: 3,590.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.08 : 6,030.72 = 2,601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.08/6,030.72 = 2,601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.08x = 6,030.72 × 2,601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.08x = 15,690,968.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,690,968.52/4,370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.54

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