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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.06, 6,035.45 and 2,604.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.06, 6,035.45 and 2,604.69 is: 3,594.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.06 : 6,035.45 = 2,604.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.06/6,035.45 = 2,604.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.06x = 6,035.45 × 2,604.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.06x = 15,720,463.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,720,463.24/4,373.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.85

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