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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,389.39, 6,057.18 and 2,621.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,389.39, 6,057.18 and 2,621.97 is: 3,618.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,389.39 : 6,057.18 = 2,621.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,389.39/6,057.18 = 2,621.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,389.39x = 6,057.18 × 2,621.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,389.39x = 15,881,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,881,744.24/4,389.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.21

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