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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.50, 6,031.23 and 2,602.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.50, 6,031.23 and 2,602.06 is: 3,590.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.50 : 6,031.23 = 2,602.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.50/6,031.23 = 2,602.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.50x = 6,031.23 × 2,602.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.50x = 15,693,622.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,693,622.33/4,370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.81

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