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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.14, 6,035.48 and 2,604.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.14, 6,035.48 and 2,604.71 is: 3,594.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.14 : 6,035.48 = 2,604.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.14/6,035.48 = 2,604.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.14x = 6,035.48 × 2,604.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.14x = 15,720,675.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,720,675.11/4,373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.83

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