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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.48, 6,059.40 and 2,622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.48, 6,059.40 and 2,622.08 is: 3,618.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.48 : 6,059.40 = 2,622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.48/6,059.40 = 2,622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.48x = 6,059.40 × 2,622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.48x = 15,888,231.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,888,231.55/4,390.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.79

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