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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.06, 6,076.96 and 2,635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.06, 6,076.96 and 2,635.40 is: 3,634.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.06 : 6,076.96 = 2,635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.06/6,076.96 = 2,635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.06x = 6,076.96 × 2,635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.06x = 16,015,183.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,015,183.41/4,406.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.81

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