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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,408.71, 6,084.21 and 2,639.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,408.71, 6,084.21 and 2,639.98 is: 3,643.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,408.71 : 6,084.21 = 2,639.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,408.71/6,084.21 = 2,639.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,408.71x = 6,084.21 × 2,639.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,408.71x = 16,062,177.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,062,177.51/4,408.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.28

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