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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.34, 6,044.93 and 2,612.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.34, 6,044.93 and 2,612.97 is: 3,605.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.34 : 6,044.93 = 2,612.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.34/6,044.93 = 2,612.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.34x = 6,044.93 × 2,612.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.34x = 15,795,220.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,795,220.74/4,380.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.93

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