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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.91, 6,048.27 and 2,613.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.91, 6,048.27 and 2,613.60 is: 3,606.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.91 : 6,048.27 = 2,613.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.91/6,048.27 = 2,613.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.91x = 6,048.27 × 2,613.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.91x = 15,807,758.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,807,758.47/4,382.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.68

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