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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.67, 6,034.56 and 2,603.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.67, 6,034.56 and 2,603.90 is: 3,593.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.67 : 6,034.56 = 2,603.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.67/6,034.56 = 2,603.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.67x = 6,034.56 × 2,603.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.67x = 15,713,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,713,390.78/4,372.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.55

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