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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.31, 6,042.72 and 2,610.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.31, 6,042.72 and 2,610.27 is: 3,601.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.31 : 6,042.72 = 2,610.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.31/6,042.72 = 2,610.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.31x = 6,042.72 × 2,610.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.31x = 15,773,130.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,773,130.73/4,379.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.74

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