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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.68, 6,086.30 and 2,642.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.68, 6,086.30 and 2,642.24 is: 3,646.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.68 : 6,086.30 = 2,642.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.68/6,086.30 = 2,642.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.68x = 6,086.30 × 2,642.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.68x = 16,081,467.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,081,467.32/4,410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.03

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