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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.91, 6,582.06 and 2,631.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.91, 6,582.06 and 2,631.24 is: 3,943.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.91 : 6,582.06 = 2,631.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.91/6,582.06 = 2,631.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.91x = 6,582.06 × 2,631.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.91x = 17,318,979.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,318,979.55/4,391.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.38

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