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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,398.95, 6,070.47 and 2,629.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,398.95, 6,070.47 and 2,629.55 is: 3,628.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,398.95 : 6,070.47 = 2,629.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,398.95/6,070.47 = 2,629.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,398.95x = 6,070.47 × 2,629.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,398.95x = 15,962,604.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,962,604.39/4,398.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.73

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