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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.64, 6,031.60 and 2,603.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.64, 6,031.60 and 2,603.20 is: 3,592.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.64 : 6,031.60 = 2,603.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.64/6,031.60 = 2,603.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.64x = 6,031.60 × 2,603.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.64x = 15,701,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,701,461.12/4,370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.49

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