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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,374.47, 6,036.91 and 2,605.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,374.47, 6,036.91 and 2,605.83 is: 3,596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,374.47 : 6,036.91 = 2,605.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,374.47/6,036.91 = 2,605.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,374.47x = 6,036.91 × 2,605.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,374.47x = 15,731,161.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,731,161.19/4,374.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.13

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