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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.76, 6,041.07 and 2,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.76, 6,041.07 and 2,610 is: 3,600.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.76 : 6,041.07 = 2,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.76/6,041.07 = 2,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.76x = 6,041.07 × 2,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.76x = 15,767,192.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,767,192.70/4,379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.01

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