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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.58, 6,042.42 and 2,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.58, 6,042.42 and 2,610 is: 3,600.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.58 : 6,042.42 = 2,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.58/6,042.42 = 2,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.58x = 6,042.42 × 2,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.58x = 15,770,716.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,770,716.20/4,379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.97

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