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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,407.74, 6,082.25 and 2,639.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,407.74, 6,082.25 and 2,639.31 is: 3,641.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,407.74 : 6,082.25 = 2,639.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,407.74/6,082.25 = 2,639.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,407.74x = 6,082.25 × 2,639.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,407.74x = 16,052,943.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,052,943.25/4,407.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.99

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