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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.58, 6,049.95 and 2,708.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.58, 6,049.95 and 2,708.88 is: 3,734.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.58 : 6,049.95 = 2,708.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.58/6,049.95 = 2,708.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.58x = 6,049.95 × 2,708.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.58x = 16,388,588.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,388,588.56/4,388.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.37

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