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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.10, 6,043.74 and 2,611.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.10, 6,043.74 and 2,611.46 is: 3,602.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.10 : 6,043.74 = 2,611.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.10/6,043.74 = 2,611.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.10x = 6,043.74 × 2,611.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.10x = 15,782,985.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,782,985.26/4,381.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.52

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