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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.39, 6,059.94 and 2,623.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.39, 6,059.94 and 2,623.97 is: 3,620.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.39 : 6,059.94 = 2,623.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.39/6,059.94 = 2,623.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.39x = 6,059.94 × 2,623.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.39x = 15,901,100.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,901,100.76/4,391.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.97

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