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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.65, 5,811.27 and 2,638.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.65, 5,811.27 and 2,638.83 is: 3,641.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.65 : 5,811.27 = 2,638.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.65/5,811.27 = 2,638.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.65x = 5,811.27 × 2,638.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.65x = 15,334,940.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,334,940.24/4,211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.08

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