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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.93, 6,045.08 and 2,611.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.93, 6,045.08 and 2,611.64 is: 3,604.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.93 : 6,045.08 = 2,611.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.93/6,045.08 = 2,611.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.93x = 6,045.08 × 2,611.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.93x = 15,787,574.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,787,574.79/4,379.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.53

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