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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.34, 6,043.55 and 2,611.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.34, 6,043.55 and 2,611.97 is: 3,604.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.34 : 6,043.55 = 2,611.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.34/6,043.55 = 2,611.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.34x = 6,043.55 × 2,611.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.34x = 15,785,571.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,785,571.29/4,379.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.55

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