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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.10, 6,032.28 and 2,602.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.10, 6,032.28 and 2,602.90 is: 3,592.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.10 : 6,032.28 = 2,602.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.10/6,032.28 = 2,602.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.10x = 6,032.28 × 2,602.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.10x = 15,701,421.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,701,421.61/4,371.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.10

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