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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.43, 6,031.22 and 2,602.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.43, 6,031.22 and 2,602.83 is: 3,591.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.43 : 6,031.22 = 2,602.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.43/6,031.22 = 2,602.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.43x = 6,031.22 × 2,602.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.43x = 15,698,227.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,698,227.34/4,370.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.92

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