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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,387.46, 6,054.84 and 2,708.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,387.46, 6,054.84 and 2,708.81 is: 3,738.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,387.46 : 6,054.84 = 2,708.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,387.46/6,054.84 = 2,708.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,387.46x = 6,054.84 × 2,708.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,387.46x = 16,401,411.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,401,411.14/4,387.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.25

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