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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.52, 6,081.19 and 2,637.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.52, 6,081.19 and 2,637.79 is: 3,640.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.52 : 6,081.19 = 2,637.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.52/6,081.19 = 2,637.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.52x = 6,081.19 × 2,637.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.52x = 16,040,902.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,040,902.17/4,406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.27

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