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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.08, 6,056.28 and 2,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.08, 6,056.28 and 2,526 is: 3,484.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.08 : 6,056.28 = 2,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.08/6,056.28 = 2,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.08x = 6,056.28 × 2,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.08x = 15,298,163.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,298,163.28/4,390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.71

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