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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,378.52, 6,041.62 and 2,610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,378.52, 6,041.62 and 2,610.08 is: 3,601.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,378.52 : 6,041.62 = 2,610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,378.52/6,041.62 = 2,610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,378.52x = 6,041.62 × 2,610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,378.52x = 15,769,111.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,769,111.53/4,378.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.47

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