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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.08, 6,533.60 and 2,412.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.08, 6,533.60 and 2,412.88 is: 3,615.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.08 : 6,533.60 = 2,412.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.08/6,533.60 = 2,412.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.08x = 6,533.60 × 2,412.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.08x = 15,764,792.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,764,792.77/4,360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.71

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