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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,404.51, 6,077.91 and 2,636.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,404.51, 6,077.91 and 2,636.13 is: 3,637.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,404.51 : 6,077.91 = 2,636.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,404.51/6,077.91 = 2,636.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,404.51x = 6,077.91 × 2,636.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,404.51x = 16,022,160.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,022,160.89/4,404.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.67

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