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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,476.29, 6,714.44 and 2,640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,476.29, 6,714.44 and 2,640.20 is: 3,960.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,476.29 : 6,714.44 = 2,640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,476.29/6,714.44 = 2,640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,476.29x = 6,714.44 × 2,640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,476.29x = 17,727,451.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,727,451.29/4,476.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.30

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