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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.68, 6,034.68 and 2,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.68, 6,034.68 and 2,606 is: 3,595.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.68 : 6,034.68 = 2,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.68/6,034.68 = 2,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.68x = 6,034.68 × 2,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.68x = 15,726,376.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,726,376.08/4,373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.69

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