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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.47, 6,033.51 and 2,603.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.47, 6,033.51 and 2,603.74 is: 3,592.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.47 : 6,033.51 = 2,603.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.47/6,033.51 = 2,603.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.47x = 6,033.51 × 2,603.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.47x = 15,709,676.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,709,676.24/4,372.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.86

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