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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.22, 5,946.71 and 2,610.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.22, 5,946.71 and 2,610.38 is: 3,599.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.22 : 5,946.71 = 2,610.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.22/5,946.71 = 2,610.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.22x = 5,946.71 × 2,610.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.22x = 15,523,130.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,523,130.06/4,312.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.80

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