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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.41, 6,040.68 and 2,608.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.41, 6,040.68 and 2,608.10 is: 3,599.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.41 : 6,040.68 = 2,608.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.41/6,040.68 = 2,608.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.41x = 6,040.68 × 2,608.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.41x = 15,754,697.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,754,697.51/4,377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.09

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