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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.51, 6,056.15 and 2,620.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.51, 6,056.15 and 2,620.08 is: 3,615.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.51 : 6,056.15 = 2,620.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.51/6,056.15 = 2,620.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.51x = 6,056.15 × 2,620.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.51x = 15,867,597.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,867,597.49/4,388.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.71

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