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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,386.85, 6,052.99 and 2,619.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,386.85, 6,052.99 and 2,619.02 is: 3,613.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,386.85 : 6,052.99 = 2,619.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,386.85/6,052.99 = 2,619.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,386.85x = 6,052.99 × 2,619.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,386.85x = 15,852,901.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,852,901.87/4,386.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.73

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