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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,405.32, 6,601.82 and 2,062.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,405.32, 6,601.82 and 2,062.80 is: 3,091.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,405.32 : 6,601.82 = 2,062.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,405.32/6,601.82 = 2,062.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,405.32x = 6,601.82 × 2,062.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,405.32x = 13,618,234.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,618,234.30/4,405.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.32

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