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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.04, 6,044.34 and 2,611.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.04, 6,044.34 and 2,611.86 is: 3,605.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.04 : 6,044.34 = 2,611.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.04/6,044.34 = 2,611.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.04x = 6,044.34 × 2,611.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.04x = 15,786,969.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,786,969.87/4,379.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.12

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