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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.48, 6,039.02 and 2,607.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.48, 6,039.02 and 2,607.74 is: 3,598.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.48 : 6,039.02 = 2,607.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.48/6,039.02 = 2,607.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.48x = 6,039.02 × 2,607.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.48x = 15,748,194.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,748,194.01/4,376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.37

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