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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.08, 6,034.92 and 2,604.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.08, 6,034.92 and 2,604.24 is: 3,594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.08 : 6,034.92 = 2,604.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.08/6,034.92 = 2,604.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.08x = 6,034.92 × 2,604.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.08x = 15,716,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,716,380.06/4,372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.71

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