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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.35, 6,682.91 and 2,603.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.35, 6,682.91 and 2,603.83 is: 3,903.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.35 : 6,682.91 = 2,603.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.35/6,682.91 = 2,603.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.35x = 6,682.91 × 2,603.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.35x = 17,401,161.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,401,161.55/4,458.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.05

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