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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.57, 6,031.49 and 2,602.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.57, 6,031.49 and 2,602.53 is: 3,590.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.57 : 6,031.49 = 2,602.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.57/6,031.49 = 2,602.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.57x = 6,031.49 × 2,602.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.57x = 15,697,120.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,697,120.66/4,371.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.73

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