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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.84, 6,045 and 2,612.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.84, 6,045 and 2,612.88 is: 3,605.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.84 : 6,045 = 2,612.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.84/6,045 = 2,612.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.84x = 6,045 × 2,612.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.84x = 15,794,859.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,794,859.60/4,380.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.44

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