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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.36, 6,059.40 and 2,622.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.36, 6,059.40 and 2,622.96 is: 3,618.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.36 : 6,059.40 = 2,622.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.36/6,059.40 = 2,622.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.36x = 6,059.40 × 2,622.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.36x = 15,893,563.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,893,563.82/4,392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.46

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