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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.36, 6,030.65 and 2,601.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.36, 6,030.65 and 2,601.92 is: 3,590.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.36 : 6,030.65 = 2,601.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.36/6,030.65 = 2,601.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.36x = 6,030.65 × 2,601.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.36x = 15,691,290.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,691,290.43/4,370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.39

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