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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.95, 6,059.20 and 2,710.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.95, 6,059.20 and 2,710.44 is: 3,739.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.95 : 6,059.20 = 2,710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.95/6,059.20 = 2,710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.95x = 6,059.20 × 2,710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.95x = 16,423,098.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,423,098.05/4,391.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.36

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