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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.32, 6,031.20 and 2,579.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.32, 6,031.20 and 2,579.03 is: 3,559.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.32 : 6,031.20 = 2,579.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.32/6,031.20 = 2,579.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.32x = 6,031.20 × 2,579.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.32x = 15,554,645.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,554,645.74/4,370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.15

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