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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.52, 6,062.09 and 2,714.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.52, 6,062.09 and 2,714.22 is: 3,747.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.52 : 6,062.09 = 2,714.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.52/6,062.09 = 2,714.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.52x = 6,062.09 × 2,714.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.52x = 16,453,845.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,453,845.92/4,390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.58

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