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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.65, 6,056.51 and 2,619.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.65, 6,056.51 and 2,619.95 is: 3,615.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.65 : 6,056.51 = 2,619.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.65/6,056.51 = 2,619.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.65x = 6,056.51 × 2,619.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.65x = 15,867,709.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,867,709.99/4,388.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.63

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