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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.55, 6,059.12 and 2,622.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.55, 6,059.12 and 2,622.51 is: 3,618.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.55 : 6,059.12 = 2,622.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.55/6,059.12 = 2,622.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.55x = 6,059.12 × 2,622.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.55x = 15,890,102.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,890,102.79/4,391.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.34

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