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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.84, 5,595.36 and 2,641.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.84, 5,595.36 and 2,641.05 is: 3,645.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.84 : 5,595.36 = 2,641.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.84/5,595.36 = 2,641.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.84x = 5,595.36 × 2,641.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.84x = 14,777,625.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,777,625.53/4,053.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.34

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