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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.82, 6,047.54 and 2,613.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.82, 6,047.54 and 2,613.78 is: 3,606.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.82 : 6,047.54 = 2,613.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.82/6,047.54 = 2,613.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.82x = 6,047.54 × 2,613.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.82x = 15,806,939.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,806,939.10/4,382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.57

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