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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.85, 6,031.80 and 2,602.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.85, 6,031.80 and 2,602.53 is: 3,591.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.85 : 6,031.80 = 2,602.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.85/6,031.80 = 2,602.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.85x = 6,031.80 × 2,602.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.85x = 15,697,940.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,697,940.45/4,370.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.51

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