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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.04, 6,032.96 and 2,603.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.04, 6,032.96 and 2,603.30 is: 3,592.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.04 : 6,032.96 = 2,603.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.04/6,032.96 = 2,603.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.04x = 6,032.96 × 2,603.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.04x = 15,705,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,705,561.59/4,372.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.28

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