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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.52, 6,080.81 and 2,639.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.52, 6,080.81 and 2,639.10 is: 3,641.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.52 : 6,080.81 = 2,639.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.52/6,080.81 = 2,639.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.52x = 6,080.81 × 2,639.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.52x = 16,047,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,047,852.48/4,406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.84

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