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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.98, 6,031.97 and 2,602.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.98, 6,031.97 and 2,602.66 is: 3,591.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.98 : 6,031.97 = 2,602.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.98/6,031.97 = 2,602.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.98x = 6,031.97 × 2,602.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.98x = 15,699,143.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,699,143.39/4,370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.68

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