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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.72, 5,605.62 and 2,644.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.72, 5,605.62 and 2,644.08 is: 3,650.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.72 : 5,605.62 = 2,644.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.72/5,605.62 = 2,644.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.72x = 5,605.62 × 2,644.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.72x = 14,821,707.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,821,707.73/4,059.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.92

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