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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.54, 6,056.64 and 2,621.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.54, 6,056.64 and 2,621.12 is: 3,617.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.54 : 6,056.64 = 2,621.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.54/6,056.64 = 2,621.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.54x = 6,056.64 × 2,621.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.54x = 15,875,149.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,875,149.95/4,388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.41

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