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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.67, 6,033.18 and 2,602.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.67, 6,033.18 and 2,602.90 is: 3,592.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.67 : 6,033.18 = 2,602.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.67/6,033.18 = 2,602.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.67x = 6,033.18 × 2,602.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.67x = 15,703,764.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,703,764.22/4,371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.17

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