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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,407.06, 6,082.43 and 2,639.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,407.06, 6,082.43 and 2,639.24 is: 3,642.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,407.06 : 6,082.43 = 2,639.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,407.06/6,082.43 = 2,639.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,407.06x = 6,082.43 × 2,639.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,407.06x = 16,052,948.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,052,948.94/4,407.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.55

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