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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.91, 6,031.40 and 2,602.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.91, 6,031.40 and 2,602.18 is: 3,590.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.91 : 6,031.40 = 2,602.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.91/6,031.40 = 2,602.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.91x = 6,031.40 × 2,602.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.91x = 15,694,779.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,694,779.88/4,370.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.74

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