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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,387.51, 6,054.77 and 2,619.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,387.51, 6,054.77 and 2,619.08 is: 3,614.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,387.51 : 6,054.77 = 2,619.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,387.51/6,054.77 = 2,619.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,387.51x = 6,054.77 × 2,619.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,387.51x = 15,857,903.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,857,903.29/4,387.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.33

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