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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,389.36, 6,057.84 and 2,710.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,389.36, 6,057.84 and 2,710.50 is: 3,740.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,389.36 : 6,057.84 = 2,710.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,389.36/6,057.84 = 2,710.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,389.36x = 6,057.84 × 2,710.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,389.36x = 16,419,775.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,419,775.32/4,389.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.81

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