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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.30, 6,035.53 and 2,603.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.30, 6,035.53 and 2,603.58 is: 3,593.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.30 : 6,035.53 = 2,603.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.30/6,035.53 = 2,603.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.30x = 6,035.53 × 2,603.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.30x = 15,713,985.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,713,985.20/4,372.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.99

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