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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.38, 6,058.81 and 2,622.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.38, 6,058.81 and 2,622.99 is: 3,619.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.38 : 6,058.81 = 2,622.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.38/6,058.81 = 2,622.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.38x = 6,058.81 × 2,622.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.38x = 15,892,198.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,892,198.04/4,390.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.78

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