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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.91, 6,049.65 and 2,614.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.91, 6,049.65 and 2,614.60 is: 3,608.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.91 : 6,049.65 = 2,614.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.91/6,049.65 = 2,614.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.91x = 6,049.65 × 2,614.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.91x = 15,817,414.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,817,414.89/4,383.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.06

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