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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.50, 6,033.36 and 2,604.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.50, 6,033.36 and 2,604.06 is: 3,593.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.50 : 6,033.36 = 2,604.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.50/6,033.36 = 2,604.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.50x = 6,033.36 × 2,604.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.50x = 15,711,231.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,711,231.44/4,372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.19

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