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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,387.83, 6,053.19 and 2,618.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,387.83, 6,053.19 and 2,618.79 is: 3,612.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,387.83 : 6,053.19 = 2,618.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,387.83/6,053.19 = 2,618.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,387.83x = 6,053.19 × 2,618.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,387.83x = 15,852,033.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,852,033.44/4,387.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.73

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