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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.78, 6,038.56 and 2,607.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.78, 6,038.56 and 2,607.46 is: 3,598.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.78 : 6,038.56 = 2,607.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.78/6,038.56 = 2,607.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.78x = 6,038.56 × 2,607.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.78x = 15,745,303.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,745,303.66/4,375.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.29

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