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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.30, 6,061.65 and 2,622.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.30, 6,061.65 and 2,622.26 is: 3,619.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.30 : 6,061.65 = 2,622.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.30/6,061.65 = 2,622.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.30x = 6,061.65 × 2,622.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.30x = 15,895,222.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,895,222.33/4,391.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.71

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