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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.64, 6,043.14 and 2,611.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.64, 6,043.14 and 2,611.24 is: 3,602.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.64 : 6,043.14 = 2,611.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.64/6,043.14 = 2,611.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.64x = 6,043.14 × 2,611.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.64x = 15,780,088.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,780,088.89/4,380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.23

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