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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.55, 6,044.57 and 2,611.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.55, 6,044.57 and 2,611.28 is: 3,604.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.55 : 6,044.57 = 2,611.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.55/6,044.57 = 2,611.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.55x = 6,044.57 × 2,611.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.55x = 15,784,021.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,784,021.47/4,379.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.03

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