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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.88, 6,046.98 and 2,613.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.88, 6,046.98 and 2,613.56 is: 3,606.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.88 : 6,046.98 = 2,613.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.88/6,046.98 = 2,613.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.88x = 6,046.98 × 2,613.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.88x = 15,804,145.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,804,145.05/4,381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.70

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