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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.49, 6,033.98 and 2,604.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.49, 6,033.98 and 2,604.86 is: 3,593.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.49 : 6,033.98 = 2,604.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.49/6,033.98 = 2,604.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.49x = 6,033.98 × 2,604.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.49x = 15,717,629.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,717,629.95/4,373.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.84

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