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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.42, 6,044.82 and 2,611.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.42, 6,044.82 and 2,611.10 is: 3,603.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.42 : 6,044.82 = 2,611.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.42/6,044.82 = 2,611.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.42x = 6,044.82 × 2,611.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.42x = 15,783,629.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,783,629.50/4,380.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.22

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