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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.08, 6,034.86 and 2,606.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.08, 6,034.86 and 2,606.04 is: 3,594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.08 : 6,034.86 = 2,606.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.08/6,034.86 = 2,606.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.08x = 6,034.86 × 2,606.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.08x = 15,727,086.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,727,086.55/4,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.70

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