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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.01, 6,031.76 and 2,603.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.01, 6,031.76 and 2,603.25 is: 3,590.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.01 : 6,031.76 = 2,603.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.01/6,031.76 = 2,603.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.01x = 6,031.76 × 2,603.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.01x = 15,702,166.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,702,166.20/4,373.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.70

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