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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.84, 6,041.48 and 2,610.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.84, 6,041.48 and 2,610.47 is: 3,602.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.84 : 6,041.48 = 2,610.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.84/6,041.48 = 2,610.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.84x = 6,041.48 × 2,610.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.84x = 15,771,102.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,771,102.30/4,377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.48

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