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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,407.21, 6,082.14 and 2,638.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,407.21, 6,082.14 and 2,638.47 is: 3,641.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,407.21 : 6,082.14 = 2,638.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,407.21/6,082.14 = 2,638.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,407.21x = 6,082.14 × 2,638.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,407.21x = 16,047,561.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,047,561.79/4,407.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.21

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