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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.52, 6,085.98 and 2,617.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.52, 6,085.98 and 2,617.72 is: 3,612.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.52 : 6,085.98 = 2,617.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.52/6,085.98 = 2,617.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.52x = 6,085.98 × 2,617.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.52x = 15,931,391.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,931,391.57/4,410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.13

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