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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,386.34, 6,053.22 and 2,618.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,386.34, 6,053.22 and 2,618.98 is: 3,614.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,386.34 : 6,053.22 = 2,618.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,386.34/6,053.22 = 2,618.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,386.34x = 6,053.22 × 2,618.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,386.34x = 15,853,262.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,853,262.12/4,386.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.23

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