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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,387.08, 6,053.64 and 2,618.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,387.08, 6,053.64 and 2,618.46 is: 3,613.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,387.08 : 6,053.64 = 2,618.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,387.08/6,053.64 = 2,618.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,387.08x = 6,053.64 × 2,618.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,387.08x = 15,851,214.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,851,214.19/4,387.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.16

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