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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.65, 6,059.11 and 2,711.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.65, 6,059.11 and 2,711.67 is: 3,742.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.65 : 6,059.11 = 2,711.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.65/6,059.11 = 2,711.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.65x = 6,059.11 × 2,711.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.65x = 16,430,300.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,430,300.03/4,390.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.11

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