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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.43, 6,030.27 and 2,602.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.43, 6,030.27 and 2,602.61 is: 3,591.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.43 : 6,030.27 = 2,602.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.43/6,030.27 = 2,602.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.43x = 6,030.27 × 2,602.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.43x = 15,694,410.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,694,410.85/4,370.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.05

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