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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.92, 6,010.56 and 2,618.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.92, 6,010.56 and 2,618.88 is: 3,925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.92 : 6,010.56 = 2,618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.92/6,010.56 = 2,618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.92x = 6,010.56 × 2,618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.92x = 15,740,935.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,740,935.37/4,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.50

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