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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.36, 6,028.83 and 2,601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.36, 6,028.83 and 2,601.32 is: 3,588.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.36 : 6,028.83 = 2,601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.36/6,028.83 = 2,601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.36x = 6,028.83 × 2,601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.36x = 15,682,885.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,682,885.91/4,370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.47

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