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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.48, 6,056.22 and 2,709.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.48, 6,056.22 and 2,709.96 is: 3,739.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.48 : 6,056.22 = 2,709.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.48/6,056.22 = 2,709.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.48x = 6,056.22 × 2,709.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.48x = 16,412,113.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,412,113.95/4,388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.82

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