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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.80, 6,038.62 and 2,607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.80, 6,038.62 and 2,607.44 is: 3,598.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.80 : 6,038.62 = 2,607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.80/6,038.62 = 2,607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.80x = 6,038.62 × 2,607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.80x = 15,745,339.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,745,339.33/4,375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.28

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