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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.82, 6,046.16 and 2,612.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.82, 6,046.16 and 2,612.78 is: 3,605.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.82 : 6,046.16 = 2,612.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.82/6,046.16 = 2,612.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.82x = 6,046.16 × 2,612.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.82x = 15,797,285.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,797,285.92/4,381.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.19

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