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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,133.74, 5,704.77 and 2,640.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,133.74, 5,704.77 and 2,640.46 is: 3,643.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,133.74 : 5,704.77 = 2,640.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,133.74/5,704.77 = 2,640.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,133.74x = 5,704.77 × 2,640.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,133.74x = 15,063,216.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,063,216.99/4,133.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.97

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