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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.65, 6,086.90 and 2,642.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.65, 6,086.90 and 2,642.22 is: 3,646.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.65 : 6,086.90 = 2,642.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.65/6,086.90 = 2,642.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.65x = 6,086.90 × 2,642.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.65x = 16,082,928.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,082,928.92/4,410.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.39

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