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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.32, 6,029.99 and 2,553.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.32, 6,029.99 and 2,553.06 is: 3,522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.32 : 6,029.99 = 2,553.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.32/6,029.99 = 2,553.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.32x = 6,029.99 × 2,553.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.32x = 15,394,883.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,394,883.35/4,370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.60

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