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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.60, 6,047.15 and 2,614.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.60, 6,047.15 and 2,614.37 is: 3,607.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.60 : 6,047.15 = 2,614.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.60/6,047.15 = 2,614.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.60x = 6,047.15 × 2,614.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.60x = 15,809,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,809,444.24/4,382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.32

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