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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,387.59, 6,055.02 and 2,618.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,387.59, 6,055.02 and 2,618.96 is: 3,614.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,387.59 : 6,055.02 = 2,618.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,387.59/6,055.02 = 2,618.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,387.59x = 6,055.02 × 2,618.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,387.59x = 15,857,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,857,824.90/4,387.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.24

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