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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,409.64, 6,084.48 and 2,640.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,409.64, 6,084.48 and 2,640.96 is: 3,644.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,409.64 : 6,084.48 = 2,640.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,409.64/6,084.48 = 2,640.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,409.64x = 6,084.48 × 2,640.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,409.64x = 16,068,868.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,068,868.30/4,409.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.03

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