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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.23, 6,033.69 and 2,603.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.23, 6,033.69 and 2,603.82 is: 3,593.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.23 : 6,033.69 = 2,603.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.23/6,033.69 = 2,603.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.23x = 6,033.69 × 2,603.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.23x = 15,710,642.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,710,642.70/4,372.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.28

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