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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.03, 6,046.10 and 2,612.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.03, 6,046.10 and 2,612.71 is: 3,605.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.03 : 6,046.10 = 2,612.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.03/6,046.10 = 2,612.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.03x = 6,046.10 × 2,612.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.03x = 15,796,705.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,796,705.93/4,381.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.71

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