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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.72, 5,947.40 and 2,610.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.72, 5,947.40 and 2,610.88 is: 3,600.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.72 : 5,947.40 = 2,610.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.72/5,947.40 = 2,610.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.72x = 5,947.40 × 2,610.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.72x = 15,527,904.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,527,904.92/4,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.49

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