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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,389.62, 6,060.58 and 2,713.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,389.62, 6,060.58 and 2,713.49 is: 3,746.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,389.62 : 6,060.58 = 2,713.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,389.62/6,060.58 = 2,713.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,389.62x = 6,060.58 × 2,713.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,389.62x = 16,445,323.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,445,323.22/4,389.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.41

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