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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,387.53, 6,053.96 and 2,619.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,387.53, 6,053.96 and 2,619.30 is: 3,614.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,387.53 : 6,053.96 = 2,619.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,387.53/6,053.96 = 2,619.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,387.53x = 6,053.96 × 2,619.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,387.53x = 15,857,137.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,857,137.43/4,387.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.14

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