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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.91, 6,049.76 and 2,616.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.91, 6,049.76 and 2,616.51 is: 3,609.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.91 : 6,049.76 = 2,616.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.91/6,049.76 = 2,616.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.91x = 6,049.76 × 2,616.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.91x = 15,829,244.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,829,244.46/4,385.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.11

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