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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.39, 6,055.16 and 2,620.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.39, 6,055.16 and 2,620.16 is: 3,615.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.39 : 6,055.16 = 2,620.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.39/6,055.16 = 2,620.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.39x = 6,055.16 × 2,620.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.39x = 15,865,444.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,865,444.65/4,388.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.33

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