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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.73, 6,055.71 and 2,710.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.73, 6,055.71 and 2,710.41 is: 3,739.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.73 : 6,055.71 = 2,710.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.73/6,055.71 = 2,710.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.73x = 6,055.71 × 2,710.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.73x = 16,413,443.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,413,443.39/4,388.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.91

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