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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.06, 6,043.11 and 2,611.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.06, 6,043.11 and 2,611.69 is: 3,604.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.06 : 6,043.11 = 2,611.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.06/6,043.11 = 2,611.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.06x = 6,043.11 × 2,611.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.06x = 15,782,739.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,782,739.05/4,379.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.14

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