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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.25, 6,035.45 and 2,510.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.25, 6,035.45 and 2,510.61 is: 3,464.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.25 : 6,035.45 = 2,510.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.25/6,035.45 = 2,510.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.25x = 6,035.45 × 2,510.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.25x = 15,152,648.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,152,648.57/4,373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.85

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