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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.95, 6,057.82 and 2,709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.95, 6,057.82 and 2,709.44 is: 3,737.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.95 : 6,057.82 = 2,709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.95/6,057.82 = 2,709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.95x = 6,057.82 × 2,709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.95x = 16,413,299.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,413,299.82/4,390.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.98

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