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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.60, 6,044.43 and 2,611.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.60, 6,044.43 and 2,611.96 is: 3,603.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.60 : 6,044.43 = 2,611.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.60/6,044.43 = 2,611.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.60x = 6,044.43 × 2,611.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.60x = 15,787,809.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,787,809.38/4,381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.21

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