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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,409.21, 6,084.90 and 2,640.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,409.21, 6,084.90 and 2,640.48 is: 3,643.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,409.21 : 6,084.90 = 2,640.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,409.21/6,084.90 = 2,640.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,409.21x = 6,084.90 × 2,640.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,409.21x = 16,067,056.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,067,056.75/4,409.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.98

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