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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.43, 6,033.98 and 2,604.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.43, 6,033.98 and 2,604.83 is: 3,594.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.43 : 6,033.98 = 2,604.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.43/6,033.98 = 2,604.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.43x = 6,033.98 × 2,604.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.43x = 15,717,492.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,717,492.12/4,372.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.68

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