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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,405.46, 6,081.44 and 2,636.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,405.46, 6,081.44 and 2,636.73 is: 3,639.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,405.46 : 6,081.44 = 2,636.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,405.46/6,081.44 = 2,636.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,405.46x = 6,081.44 × 2,636.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,405.46x = 16,035,102.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,035,102.11/4,405.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.83

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