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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.78, 6,035.81 and 2,605.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.78, 6,035.81 and 2,605.46 is: 3,595.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.78 : 6,035.81 = 2,605.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.78/6,035.81 = 2,605.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.78x = 6,035.81 × 2,605.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.78x = 15,726,018.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,726,018.32/4,373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.53

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