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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.68, 6,059.29 and 2,622.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.68, 6,059.29 and 2,622.64 is: 3,618.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.68 : 6,059.29 = 2,622.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.68/6,059.29 = 2,622.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.68x = 6,059.29 × 2,622.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.68x = 15,891,314.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,891,314.62/4,391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.51

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