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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.50, 6,056.83 and 2,621.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.50, 6,056.83 and 2,621.97 is: 3,617.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.50 : 6,056.83 = 2,621.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.50/6,056.83 = 2,621.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.50x = 6,056.83 × 2,621.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.50x = 15,880,815.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,880,815.08/4,390.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.08

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