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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.60, 6,032.97 and 2,603.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.60, 6,032.97 and 2,603.40 is: 3,592.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.60 : 6,032.97 = 2,603.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.60/6,032.97 = 2,603.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.60x = 6,032.97 × 2,603.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.60x = 15,706,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,706,234.10/4,371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.79

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