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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.41, 6,047.58 and 2,613.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.41, 6,047.58 and 2,613.10 is: 3,605.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.41 : 6,047.58 = 2,613.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.41/6,047.58 = 2,613.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.41x = 6,047.58 × 2,613.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.41x = 15,802,931.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,802,931.30/4,382.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.99

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