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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,378.38, 6,041.88 and 2,610.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,378.38, 6,041.88 and 2,610.12 is: 3,601.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,378.38 : 6,041.88 = 2,610.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,378.38/6,041.88 = 2,610.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,378.38x = 6,041.88 × 2,610.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,378.38x = 15,770,031.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,770,031.83/4,378.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.80

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