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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.51, 6,031.22 and 2,602.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.51, 6,031.22 and 2,602.05 is: 3,590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.51 : 6,031.22 = 2,602.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.51/6,031.22 = 2,602.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.51x = 6,031.22 × 2,602.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.51x = 15,693,522.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,693,522.99/4,370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.78

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