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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.56, 6,086.40 and 2,642.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.56, 6,086.40 and 2,642.96 is: 3,647.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.56 : 6,086.40 = 2,642.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.56/6,086.40 = 2,642.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.56x = 6,086.40 × 2,642.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.56x = 16,086,111.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,086,111.74/4,410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.18

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