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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.69, 6,040.55 and 2,610.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.69, 6,040.55 and 2,610.92 is: 3,601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.69 : 6,040.55 = 2,610.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.69/6,040.55 = 2,610.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.69x = 6,040.55 × 2,610.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.69x = 15,771,349.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,771,349.55/4,379.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.02

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