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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.84, 6,556.02 and 2,641.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.84, 6,556.02 and 2,641.06 is: 3,959.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.84 : 6,556.02 = 2,641.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.84/6,556.02 = 2,641.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.84x = 6,556.02 × 2,641.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.84x = 17,314,842.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,314,842.18/4,372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.63

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