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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.45, 6,031.74 and 2,602.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.45, 6,031.74 and 2,602.04 is: 3,591.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.45 : 6,031.74 = 2,602.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.45/6,031.74 = 2,602.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.45x = 6,031.74 × 2,602.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.45x = 15,694,828.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,694,828.75/4,370.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.12

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