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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.39, 6,058.56 and 2,622.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.39, 6,058.56 and 2,622.97 is: 3,619.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.39 : 6,058.56 = 2,622.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.39/6,058.56 = 2,622.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.39x = 6,058.56 × 2,622.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.39x = 15,891,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,891,421.12/4,390.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.59

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