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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,387.70, 6,055.03 and 2,619.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,387.70, 6,055.03 and 2,619.26 is: 3,614.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,387.70 : 6,055.03 = 2,619.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,387.70/6,055.03 = 2,619.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,387.70x = 6,055.03 × 2,619.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,387.70x = 15,859,716.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,859,716.29/4,387.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.59

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