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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.74, 6,034.95 and 2,605.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.74, 6,034.95 and 2,605.33 is: 3,594.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.74 : 6,034.95 = 2,605.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.74/6,034.95 = 2,605.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.74x = 6,034.95 × 2,605.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.74x = 15,723,036.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,723,036.28/4,373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.87

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