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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.14, 6,055.64 and 2,619.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.14, 6,055.64 and 2,619.70 is: 3,615.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.14 : 6,055.64 = 2,619.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.14/6,055.64 = 2,619.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.14x = 6,055.64 × 2,619.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.14x = 15,863,960.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,863,960.11/4,388.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.19

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