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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.85, 6,056.61 and 2,709.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.85, 6,056.61 and 2,709.86 is: 3,739.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.85 : 6,056.61 = 2,709.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.85/6,056.61 = 2,709.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.85x = 6,056.61 × 2,709.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.85x = 16,412,524.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,412,524.73/4,388.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.60

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