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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.33, 6,674.90 and 2,603.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.33, 6,674.90 and 2,603.01 is: 3,903.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.33 : 6,674.90 = 2,603.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.33/6,674.90 = 2,603.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.33x = 6,674.90 × 2,603.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.33x = 17,374,837.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,374,837.96/4,451.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.29

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