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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,389.98, 6,057.71 and 2,621.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,389.98, 6,057.71 and 2,621.34 is: 3,617.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,389.98 : 6,057.71 = 2,621.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,389.98/6,057.71 = 2,621.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,389.98x = 6,057.71 × 2,621.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,389.98x = 15,879,317.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,879,317.53/4,389.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.17

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