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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.72, 6,046.08 and 2,613.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.72, 6,046.08 and 2,613.36 is: 3,606.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.72 : 6,046.08 = 2,613.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.72/6,046.08 = 2,613.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.72x = 6,046.08 × 2,613.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.72x = 15,800,583.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,800,583.63/4,380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.85

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