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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.20, 6,056.40 and 2,795.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.20, 6,056.40 and 2,795.54 is: 3,858.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.20 : 6,056.40 = 2,795.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.20/6,056.40 = 2,795.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.20x = 6,056.40 × 2,795.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.20x = 16,930,882.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,930,882.10/4,388.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.27

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