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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.37, 6,032.49 and 2,603.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.37, 6,032.49 and 2,603.03 is: 3,592.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.37 : 6,032.49 = 2,603.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.37/6,032.49 = 2,603.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.37x = 6,032.49 × 2,603.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.37x = 15,702,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,702,752.44/4,371.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.18

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