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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.49, 6,043.95 and 2,610.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.49, 6,043.95 and 2,610.84 is: 3,602.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.49 : 6,043.95 = 2,610.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.49/6,043.95 = 2,610.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.49x = 6,043.95 × 2,610.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.49x = 15,779,786.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,779,786.42/4,380.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.29

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