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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137.36, 5,710.14 and 2,644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137.36, 5,710.14 and 2,644.80 is: 3,650.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137.36 : 5,710.14 = 2,644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137.36/5,710.14 = 2,644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137.36x = 5,710.14 × 2,644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137.36x = 15,102,178.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,102,178.27/4,137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.20

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