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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.54, 6,030.89 and 2,601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.54, 6,030.89 and 2,601.80 is: 3,590.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.54 : 6,030.89 = 2,601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.54/6,030.89 = 2,601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.54x = 6,030.89 × 2,601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.54x = 15,691,158.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,691,158.81/4,370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.21

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