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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.62, 6,047.40 and 2,613.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.62, 6,047.40 and 2,613.84 is: 3,607.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.62 : 6,047.40 = 2,613.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.62/6,047.40 = 2,613.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.62x = 6,047.40 × 2,613.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.62x = 15,806,936.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,806,936.02/4,381.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.56

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