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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.91, 6,045.51 and 2,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.91, 6,045.51 and 2,611.60 is: 3,603.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.91 : 6,045.51 = 2,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.91/6,045.51 = 2,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.91x = 6,045.51 × 2,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.91x = 15,788,453.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,788,453.92/4,380.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.92

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