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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.76, 6,051.80 and 2,617.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.76, 6,051.80 and 2,617.04 is: 3,611.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.76 : 6,051.80 = 2,617.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.76/6,051.80 = 2,617.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.76x = 6,051.80 × 2,617.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.76x = 15,837,802.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,837,802.67/4,385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.19

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