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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,389.95, 6,056.44 and 2,708.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,389.95, 6,056.44 and 2,708.44 is: 3,736.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,389.95 : 6,056.44 = 2,708.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,389.95/6,056.44 = 2,708.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,389.95x = 6,056.44 × 2,708.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,389.95x = 16,403,482.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,403,482.44/4,389.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.60

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