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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,386.32, 6,054.80 and 2,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,386.32, 6,054.80 and 2,708 is: 3,738.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,386.32 : 6,054.80 = 2,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,386.32/6,054.80 = 2,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,386.32x = 6,054.80 × 2,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,386.32x = 16,396,398.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,396,398.40/4,386.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.08

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