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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.50, 6,039.51 and 2,608.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.50, 6,039.51 and 2,608.18 is: 3,599.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.50 : 6,039.51 = 2,608.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.50/6,039.51 = 2,608.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.50x = 6,039.51 × 2,608.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.50x = 15,752,129.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,752,129.19/4,376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.25

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