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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,407.66, 6,081.12 and 2,638.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,407.66, 6,081.12 and 2,638.62 is: 3,640.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,407.66 : 6,081.12 = 2,638.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,407.66/6,081.12 = 2,638.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,407.66x = 6,081.12 × 2,638.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,407.66x = 16,045,764.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,045,764.85/4,407.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.43

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