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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,407.14, 6,083.78 and 2,638.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,407.14, 6,083.78 and 2,638.42 is: 3,642.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,407.14 : 6,083.78 = 2,638.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,407.14/6,083.78 = 2,638.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,407.14x = 6,083.78 × 2,638.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,407.14x = 16,051,538.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,051,538.43/4,407.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.16

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