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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.64, 6,041.76 and 2,610.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.64, 6,041.76 and 2,610.24 is: 3,600.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.64 : 6,041.76 = 2,610.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.64/6,041.76 = 2,610.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.64x = 6,041.76 × 2,610.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.64x = 15,770,443.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,770,443.62/4,379.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.85

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