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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.76, 6,040.64 and 2,609.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.76, 6,040.64 and 2,609.40 is: 3,601.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.76 : 6,040.64 = 2,609.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.76/6,040.64 = 2,609.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.76x = 6,040.64 × 2,609.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.76x = 15,762,446.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,762,446.02/4,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.40

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