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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.61, 6,059.44 and 2,622.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.61, 6,059.44 and 2,622.88 is: 3,618.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.61 : 6,059.44 = 2,622.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.61/6,059.44 = 2,622.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.61x = 6,059.44 × 2,622.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.61x = 15,893,153.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,893,153.69/4,391.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.98

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