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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.84, 6,047.01 and 2,614.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.84, 6,047.01 and 2,614.48 is: 3,608.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.84 : 6,047.01 = 2,614.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.84/6,047.01 = 2,614.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.84x = 6,047.01 × 2,614.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.84x = 15,809,786.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,809,786.70/4,381.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.02

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