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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.40, 6,518.76 and 2,036.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.40, 6,518.76 and 2,036.08 is: 3,055.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.40 : 6,518.76 = 2,036.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.40/6,518.76 = 2,036.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.40x = 6,518.76 × 2,036.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.40x = 13,272,716.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,272,716.86/4,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.13

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