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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.28, 5,573.28 and 2,644.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.28, 5,573.28 and 2,644.48 is: 3,646.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.28 : 5,573.28 = 2,644.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.28/5,573.28 = 2,644.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.28x = 5,573.28 × 2,644.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.28x = 14,738,427.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,738,427.49/4,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.97

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