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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.73, 6,040.68 and 2,608.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.73, 6,040.68 and 2,608.45 is: 3,600.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.73 : 6,040.68 = 2,608.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.73/6,040.68 = 2,608.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.73x = 6,040.68 × 2,608.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.73x = 15,756,820.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,756,820.84/4,376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.13

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