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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,407.40, 6,083.28 and 2,640.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,407.40, 6,083.28 and 2,640.04 is: 3,643.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,407.40 : 6,083.28 = 2,640.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,407.40/6,083.28 = 2,640.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,407.40x = 6,083.28 × 2,640.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,407.40x = 16,060,102.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,060,102.53/4,407.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.89

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