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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.14, 6,078.94 and 2,613.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.14, 6,078.94 and 2,613.21 is: 3,605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.14 : 6,078.94 = 2,613.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.14/6,078.94 = 2,613.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.14x = 6,078.94 × 2,613.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.14x = 15,885,546.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,885,546.80/4,406.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.32

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