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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.76, 6,044.40 and 2,516.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.76, 6,044.40 and 2,516.76 is: 3,473.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.76 : 6,044.40 = 2,516.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.76/6,044.40 = 2,516.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.76x = 6,044.40 × 2,516.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.76x = 15,212,304.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,212,304.14/4,379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.32

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