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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.58, 6,081.89 and 2,637.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.58, 6,081.89 and 2,637.81 is: 3,640.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.58 : 6,081.89 = 2,637.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.58/6,081.89 = 2,637.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.58x = 6,081.89 × 2,637.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.58x = 16,042,857.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,042,857.07/4,406.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.66

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