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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.87, 5,607.71 and 2,644.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.87, 5,607.71 and 2,644.11 is: 3,649.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.87 : 5,607.71 = 2,644.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.87/5,607.71 = 2,644.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.87x = 5,607.71 × 2,644.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.87x = 14,827,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,827,402.09/4,062.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.49

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