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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.30, 6,029.37 and 2,601.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.30, 6,029.37 and 2,601.45 is: 3,588.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.30 : 6,029.37 = 2,601.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.30/6,029.37 = 2,601.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.30x = 6,029.37 × 2,601.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.30x = 15,685,104.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,685,104.59/4,371.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.20

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