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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.84, 6,554.52 and 2,640.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.84, 6,554.52 and 2,640.06 is: 3,958.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.84 : 6,554.52 = 2,640.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.84/6,554.52 = 2,640.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.84x = 6,554.52 × 2,640.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.84x = 17,304,326.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,304,326.07/4,371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.13

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