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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,405.77, 6,079.32 and 2,637

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,405.77, 6,079.32 and 2,637 is: 3,638.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,405.77 : 6,079.32 = 2,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,405.77/6,079.32 = 2,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,405.77x = 6,079.32 × 2,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,405.77x = 16,031,166.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,031,166.84/4,405.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.68

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