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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.26, 6,055.70 and 2,619.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.26, 6,055.70 and 2,619.80 is: 3,615.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.26 : 6,055.70 = 2,619.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.26/6,055.70 = 2,619.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.26x = 6,055.70 × 2,619.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.26x = 15,864,722.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,864,722.86/4,388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.27

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