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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.45, 6,033.12 and 2,603.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.45, 6,033.12 and 2,603.04 is: 3,592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.45 : 6,033.12 = 2,603.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.45/6,033.12 = 2,603.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.45x = 6,033.12 × 2,603.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.45x = 15,704,452.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,704,452.68/4,371.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.50

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