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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.81, 6,044.79 and 2,611.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.81, 6,044.79 and 2,611.77 is: 3,603.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.81 : 6,044.79 = 2,611.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.81/6,044.79 = 2,611.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.81x = 6,044.79 × 2,611.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.81x = 15,787,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,787,601.18/4,380.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.81

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