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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.52, 6,033.55 and 2,961.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.52, 6,033.55 and 2,961.65 is: 4,088.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.52 : 6,033.55 = 2,961.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.52/6,033.55 = 2,961.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.52x = 6,033.55 × 2,961.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.52x = 17,869,285.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,869,285.85/4,370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.59

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