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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.38, 6,035.79 and 2,605.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.38, 6,035.79 and 2,605.53 is: 3,594.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.38 : 6,035.79 = 2,605.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.38/6,035.79 = 2,605.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.38x = 6,035.79 × 2,605.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.38x = 15,726,431.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,726,431.92/4,375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.30

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