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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.53, 6,032.70 and 2,603.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.53, 6,032.70 and 2,603.21 is: 3,592.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.53 : 6,032.70 = 2,603.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.53/6,032.70 = 2,603.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.53x = 6,032.70 × 2,603.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.53x = 15,704,354.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,704,354.80/4,371.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.42

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