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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.10, 5,998.05 and 2,615.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.10, 5,998.05 and 2,615.10 is: 3,920.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.10 : 5,998.05 = 2,615.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.10/5,998.05 = 2,615.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.10x = 5,998.05 × 2,615.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.10x = 15,685,500.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,685,500.56/4,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.30

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