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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.48, 6,044.63 and 2,612.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.48, 6,044.63 and 2,612.05 is: 3,604.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.48 : 6,044.63 = 2,612.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.48/6,044.63 = 2,612.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.48x = 6,044.63 × 2,612.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.48x = 15,788,847.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,788,847.62/4,380.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.36

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