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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.66, 6,054.90 and 2,622.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.66, 6,054.90 and 2,622.62 is: 3,615.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.66 : 6,054.90 = 2,622.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.66/6,054.90 = 2,622.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.66x = 6,054.90 × 2,622.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.66x = 15,879,701.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,879,701.84/4,391.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.88

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