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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.39, 5,953.66 and 2,638.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.39, 5,953.66 and 2,638.59 is: 3,641.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.39 : 5,953.66 = 2,638.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.39/5,953.66 = 2,638.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.39x = 5,953.66 × 2,638.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.39x = 15,709,267.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,709,267.74/4,314.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.13

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