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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.88, 6,035.94 and 2,605.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.88, 6,035.94 and 2,605.50 is: 3,595.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.88 : 6,035.94 = 2,605.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.88/6,035.94 = 2,605.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.88x = 6,035.94 × 2,605.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.88x = 15,726,641.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,726,641.67/4,373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.58

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